Quality Audit Technical Inspector, TFLE (Temporary Opportunity - up to 21 months)
Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Projects
Job location: NSW, AU, 2285
Job reference number: 112150
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $124968.0-$144799.0
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:
Play a key role in ensuring rolling stock and rail systems are tested, commissioned, and delivered in line with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You’ll:
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and testing activities across rail assets and systems.
• Investigate technical issues, analyse system performance, and contribute to improvement recommendations.
• Monitor and report on quality outcomes to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and project requirements.
• Support project reporting and delivery objectives, including schedule and performance targets.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, technical specialists, and regulators to achieve successful project outcomes.
This is an on-site position based in Newcastle, NSW. Due to the operational requirements of the role, hybrid working arrangements cannot be accommodated.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You have electrical, mechanical, fabrication (including welding and boiler making), car building trade qualification and experience in rolling stock manufacture or other heavy vehicle or manufacturing environment as well as being an accomplished fault finder, strong communicator and lateral thinker.
You possess experience overseeing static and dynamic testing,
including functional testing of electrical, mechanical, IT, and communication systems within rolling stock assets.
You possess strong understanding of national and international rail regulations, ensuring adherence to transport safety guidelines, Independent Regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
You have proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful with a high degree of initiative.
You can work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and complete tasks effectively.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a secure, 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 4 November 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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