You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.
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 on a range of small to large-scale projects within our Substations Team to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the substation high and low voltage distribution infrastructure. You’ll carry out regular routine maintenance, inspections and corrective works in accordance with Technical Maintenance Plans, Operating Instructions and Engineering Standards.
Your work will have a direct impact our metropolitan and regional customers and connect communities.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description here and information pack here
About you
You’re a motivated, innovative team player who respects others and your community. You’re also a skilled tradesperson who wants to learn new skills, gain qualifications, progress your career and most importantly, are passionate about being involved in substation maintenance and construction across our rail network, of which we are very proud.
You hold a Certificate III or above in Electrical Distribution/ Electrical Trade Certificate and Contractors Licence along with experience working in a construction or maintenance environment. As well as having sound knowledge of the Australia and New Zealand “wiring rules” and are happy working at heights or in enclosed spaces but always accompanied by a dedicated team.
You hold a current full NSW Class C driver’s licence and feel at home driving large vehicles and/or plant.
These are shift-based roles in a 24/7 environment, you will work as part of a team to support our network and as such will be required to work night shift, weekend work, overtime and on-call availability as well as living away from home if required.
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 Sunday 8th March 2026
For more information about this role, please contact ISABEL.GOMES@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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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