You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.
You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.
In this role, you'll:
Join our Mechanical Workshop team at Russell Vale, where you'll play an important role in ensuring the vehicles, plant and equipment that support road maintenance operations across the Illawarra region remain safe, compliant and ready for service.
You'll act as the link between workshop tradespeople and asset management functions, helping to support maintenance activities. Using your mechanical aptitude and strong organisational skills, you'll help ensure our fleet and equipment are maintained to the highest safety and operational standards.
The Works Assistant Grade 3 will also be responsible for:
• Performing a range of routine and complex labouring tasks, using small plant, powered and non-powered tools to support work activities and achieve quality outcomes.
• Assisting in identifying and resolving routine issues using established procedures, collaborating with Supervisors, Team Leaders and Mechanical Tradespeople to address more complex problems.
• Supporting team performance by assisting colleagues, leading small work units when required, participating in team activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining compliance with WHS legislation, policies and procedures by identifying and controlling risks, managing records, and promoting safe work practices.
• Following environmental and quality requirements by minimising environmental risks, managing waste appropriately, conducting measurements and inspections, and completing required documentation in accordance with engineering specifications and operational standards.
This is an ongoing full-time role located at Russell Vale.
TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within 70 km of Russell Vale.
You may be required to work outside of normal working hours and you may also be required to travel throughout the region and work at locations away from home on occasion. Allowances relating to working away from home and accommodation apply.
For more information on the role and business unit, view the and information pack
About you
You're someone who enjoys working with vehicles, machinery and equipment and takes pride in keeping assets safe, compliant and ready for operation.
You bring experience from a stores, logistics, fleet, workshop or asset management environment and have a practical, hands-on approach to supporting maintenance activities.
You're mechanically minded, with a genuine interest in vehicle maintenance, equipment reliability and identifying defects or maintenance requirements before they become larger issues.
You're comfortable working closely with workshop teams and operational staff to keep assets performing at their best.
You're highly organised, have strong attention to detail and are confident maintaining accurate records using asset, inventory or maintenance management systems.
You take ownership of your work, work proactively and understand the importance of keeping critical operational assets well managed and available for service.
You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.
A Forklift Licence and/or Medium Rigid (MR) Licence will be highly regarded.
You may be required to work outside normal working hours, and you must be prepared to travel to various work locations away from the base station.
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
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 26 August 2026
For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at JOHN.ROBERTS@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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