At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy. Sydney Trains also operate the Rail Operations Centre and are responsible for the maintenance of assets including tracks, trains, signals, overhead wiring, stations and facilities. We conduct our operations in the community in compliance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development.

Looking to grow your career and utilise your great problem solving skills? Consider a rewarding career with Sydney Trains today!

• Start your career with Sydney Trains today - fully paid training provided
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Greater Sydney locations

Why Sydney Trains?

At Sydney Trains, we encourage and value a diverse workforce that represents the customers we serve. All our trainees enjoy the same pay, benefits and career progression opportunities as their counterparts, regardless of gender or experience prior to rail.

When you apply for a role with Sydney Trains you take the first step at joining a dedicated and high-achieving team of approximately 10,000 Sydney Trains employees that moves more than one million passengers per weekday and runs well in excess of 92% of services on-time.

If you want to contribute to a business that is shaping the future of rail services and make a genuine difference for the people of NSW, then please read on.

What is a Train Signaller?

Train Signallers are responsible for coordinating, controlling and supervising train, locomotive and traffic movements within your area of control on the network and the operation of signalling equipment. The role requires substantial judgement and confidence in your ability resolve situations to ensure the safe and on-time movement of train services. You will be faced with multiple conflicting priorities and will have to negotiate effectively to meet business objectives for all services operating on the network.

Want to know more?

Please download and read the Position Description and the Trainee Signaller Information Pack before applying. You will be assessed on your understanding of the role in your application. 

What does the Training Program involve?

Trainees complete a twelve (12) week traineeship with Sydney Trains where you receive a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. Our on-the-job training will give you exposure to a variety of signal boxes including Penrith, St Marys, Clyde, Waterfall, Campbelltown, Gosford, Wyong, Lithgow and Mt Victoria. Please note that the business will endeavour to take your home location into consideration when allocating training locations, however due to training being held at various locations you will need to be flexible and may experience increased travel times during the course of training. On completion of the training, you will be qualified Signaller and your role will move to a fixed location. Sydney Trains will endeavour to take location preferences into account, however locations at time of offer will be based on operational requirements.

Benefits and Requirements

• $1,138.75 per week plus additional allowances, leave loading and superannuation
• Rostered 5 weeks Annual Leave
• Free unlimited travel on NSW Government Trains, Buses and Ferries
• Able to attend training for a period of up to 12 weeks across various locations in the Greater Sydney area
• Available to work to a work-issued 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year rotating roster including shift work, weekends, nights and public holidays
• Drivers licence and own transport an advantage as not all work locations are close to public transport and shift start/finish times at times do not align with available public transport

Our Commitment to Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. At Sydney Trains, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call/text or email the contact person for this role.

Contact

For more information about this role, please contact Joshua Ring at joshua.ring@transport.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ below to start your application.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent team at rail.talent@transport.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 5 April, 2021

For permanent positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. To be considered for these roles you must be 18 years of age. Applicants will need to complete merit based selection activities and will be subject to satisfactory medical, drug & alcohol and criminal record checks as part of the selection process. Please note that an eligibility list may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list (where the vacancy is within 60 minutes travelling time). Great people come from all walks of life and at Sydney Trains we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.