Job Description

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

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:

• Hold responsibility for the planning and allocation of work packages to the Track & Structures frontline team, tracking completed work and ensuring the quality of maintenance is to agreed standards.
• Provide frontline technical support, mentoring and development of technical competency, and assist the Team Manager in driving KPIs and change initiatives.
• Provide safety advice and support to the Work Groups, including coordination of defect management, while escalating any potential high-risk issues to the Team Manager.
• Leading a team of 10 plus staff with work group leaders to support you
• Requirement to support the Team after hours and be on call.

This is a full time on site role based at Hamilton Depot.

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

About you

• You will be assessed and competent to level 3.1 or above (Sydney Trains internals) with significant experience in rail network maintenance. For people applying outside the business you will require a Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
• Ideally, you will have obtained the 4 track core competencies: Patrol Track, Examine Track, Certify Track, and Certify Turnouts.
• You have demonstrated leadership or management experience within rail track infrastructure.
• Experience in data management and using online systems like SAP or Eclipse
• Ideally, you hold a Protection Officer level 2 or are willing to obtain it within 6 months.
• You must hold a current NSW Class C driver's licence and be comfortable driving a 4WD/UTE-type vehicle. Additionally, it would be preferable that you hold a current HR licence or are willing to obtain it within 6 months.

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, Thursday 30th April 2026

For more information about this role, please contact DAVID.LITYNSKI@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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