Job Description

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:

• Inspect, diagnose, service, repair and maintain passenger trains, systems, equipment and components across the Oscar Fleet.
• Complete overhauls, fault finding, testing, upgrades, modifications, fabrication, retrofits, rework and general installation activities.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy and certification of all completed work and documentation.
• Work independently and as part of a team, applying the full range of your trade skills.
• Operate plant and equipment such as forklifts, lifting appliances and other depot machinery as required.
• Perform customer service related tasks, including graffiti removal, decal application and seat/window replacements.
• Collaborate with contractors, Rail Maintainers, Engineering support staff, and report directly to Maintenance Shift Managers and Team Leaders to support fleet reliability and efficiency.

You’ll be part of an experienced team dedicated to repairing the Oscar fleet at Hornsby Maintenance Centre, Sydney.

This is temporary fixed term, full time opportunity for up to 12 months.

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

About you

You hold a mechanical or electrical trade qualification and bring solid experience in heavy engineering or maintenance. You’re an accomplished fault finder, a strong communicator and a lateral thinker.

You have well developed diagnostic and problem solving skills, enabling you to identify and resolve complex mechanical or electrical issues.

You’re organised, able to prioritise effectively, and demonstrate flexibility, resourcefulness and a high level of initiative.

You work confidently both independently and as part of a team to solve problems and deliver high quality 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 Sunday 01 March 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact SHARON.CHARLES@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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