ANSTO

Technical Operations Officer

ANSTO  •  Blacktown, AU (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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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:

Play a key role in maintaining and ensuring the availability of critical Operational Technology systems. These systems include Cable Networks, Power Supplies, Radio Systems, Data & Voice Systems, Condition Monitoring Systems, and Passenger Information Systems.

You’ll be responsible for incident response, maintenance, and troubleshooting to keep Sydney Trains rail network safe and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, commission, maintain, and rectify faults in train running and rail safety-critical systems, including Operational Technology assets.
  • Implement Operational Technology solutions for customers as delegated, ensuring a customer-focused approach.
  • Maintain accurate records of service changes and ensure change management processes are followed.
  • Participate in skill development programs to stay current with technologies and support effective incident response.
  • Support troubleshooting of critical systems such as CCTV, PA systems, Opal readers, train control systems, and radio networks.

This opportunity is based at Granville however requires travel across the network as well as availability for on-call duties.

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

About you

You’re a hands-on, safety focused, proactive individual who can work with live systems and communicate effectively with clients, engineers and stakeholders.

You have practical experience with field installations and maintenance of communications, CCTV, audio-visual equipment, or similar technical systems. As well as an in-depth technical understanding with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in live systems.

You hold a current and valid Cable Licence and ideally Certificate IV in Telecommunications.

You may have experience in a technical role working on telecommunications, fibre optic systems, or signal communication cables. You may also have a basic understanding of IP addressing and networking, but this isn’t essential.

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 23rd 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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ANSTO

About ANSTO

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.

More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.

ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.

As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.

On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lucas Heights, AU
Year Founded
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