Assistant Engineer

You’re keen to learn plenty of new skills on the job. 

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:

Assist in providing technical advice and expertise relating to signal design. You will gain exposure to a range of complex, multi-discipline signal design projects to ensure delivery on time and to scope.

You will contribute to team success by following project plans and scheduled works, assisting in the delivery of quality, timely and cost-effective infrastructure signalling engineering solutions.

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

About you

Your qualifications in a Railway Engineering discipline or, Certificate IV in Rail Signalling and/or signalling experience in design or field environments will see you deliver quality engineering solutions and engage effectively with technical specialists and field teams.

You’re recognised as proactive and solutions-focused, with an understanding of producing engineering designs (specs, technical requirements and drawings) and reports using CAD and related software.

You bring sound conceptual, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a curiosity for learning and broadening your experience in a multi-discipline engineering environment.

You ideally hold a Rail Industry Worker Card (RIW) or, have a willingness to obtain and a White Card (General Construction Induction Training Card) or, have a willingness obtain.

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday 24th June 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact KIM.JOYCE@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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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