Job Description

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

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 responsible for providing subject matter expert advice and support to the Mechanised Inspections (MIS) team to transform large volumes of asset inspection data from systems such as LiDAR, MTP, Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection, and Overhead Wire Geometry into actionable insights for asset conditioning monitoring.

You'll provide technical leadership and mentoring to the mechanised inspection data analysis and information reporting to deliver condition monitoring and support the drive to a predictive condition-based maintenance.

Provide subject matter expert support for any track defects that cannot be categorised, using ultrasonics to look inside the rail and get ahead of any defects and prevent breakages or train closures.

Act as a Track Geometry Measurement System (TGMS) Assessor and attend TGMS runs to manage high-priority defects live and ensure compliance.

As a Senior Engineer you will also be training and mentoring more junior members of the team.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack

About you

Demonstrated experience working with track infrastructure will see you excel in this role. You bring knowledge of rail infrastructure standards, asset management, routine maintenance and defect management especially track, rail and/or electrical overhead assets.

Hold tertiary qualifications (Degree) in Engineering or equivalent substantial experience, and you must have or be willing to obtain Diploma in Track Engineering. You must also be competent (or willing to achieve competency) under the Mechanised Inspection Services Competency Framework.

You are comfortable working in field environments during TGMS runs and making real-time decisions in safety-critical situations.

Strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to compliance and safety are essential.

This is a permanent RC6 position, located at Granville. This is a hybrid position however you will be required to work on-site at times including attending TGMS runs.

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.

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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 role may require you to work from remote locations away from your home base to support Transport initiatives or projects.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 15 February 2026

For more information about this role, please contact RENEE.CAMPBELL@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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