Job Description

You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.

You'll be part of the team that authorises, creates, upholds and improves the standards across a large organisation, sit at the table with the decision makers.

In this role, you'll:

Join the IPE Technical, Design and Engineering team and this role will see you provide specialist expertise in railway signalling and ETCS engineering and supports the coordination and delivery of signalling and ETCS related technical services and solutions for Transport’s projects.

As the technical SME in signalling you will lead best practice engineering, provide expert advice, support due diligence processes, and contribute to the provision of safe, optimum quality, cost-effective, and efficient engineering solutions for both conventional signalling and the newly introduced ETCS level 2.

You will champion and promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing in railway signalling/ETCS engineering area by supporting state wide Communities of Practice and other collaborative mechanisms that embed best practice across the organisation.

This is a permanent role with hybrid working options available.

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

About you

You are a technical SME in railway signalling, including conventional signalling and/or ETCS level 2.

You’re an independent decision maker with demonstrated experience working with a high level of autonomy and have an ability to work collaboratively with wide ranging stakeholders at the same time.

You will have extensive experience in the practical application of best practice engineering, design and master planning principles, relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.

As the SME in signalling/ETCS you will have a strong understanding of frameworks and standards that relate to railway signalling/ETCS design and have an ability to take top position in organising Communities of Practice in this discipline.

Tertiary qualifications in an engineering discipline, or demonstrated, equivalent, professional experience is essential.

This role is identified as a Rail Safety Worker (RSW).

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact YVONNE.HUGHES@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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