Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Projects
Job location
Flemington, NSW, AU, 2140
Job reference number: 111780
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $169675.0-$187110.0
You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
Be working as part of a team delivering testing and commissioning for the Tangara Fleet Life Extension program, ensuring modified rolling stock meets project, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
You’ll lead testing and commissioning activities and a team of technical specialists, balancing safety, quality and delivery against challenging project schedules.
You’ll drive continuous improvement in testing practices, safety and productivity, while building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering safe, compliant and effective outcomes.
This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity for up to 23 months, based in office in Flemington, NSW. The role involves shift work and, due to its operational nature, requires an on-site presence. As such, hybrid working arrangements are not available.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About You
Your engineering, testing and commissioning expertise formed across rolling stock or complex rail projects will see you confidently lead delivery in a safety-critical operational environment.
You’re recognised as a collaborative and decisive leader, skilled at developing technical teams,
navigating competing priorities and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You’ve got extensive rolling stock testing and commissioning experience and a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification. You can apply sound judgement, risk management and technical expertise to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.
Who We Are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 14 October 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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