Sydney Trains Apprentices 2026 Intake

You’re excited by opportunities to explore your potential and try something new.

You’re ready to begin your career in an organisation passionate about helping you learn, grow and succeed.

In this role, you’ll:

Combine hands-on, paid work with structured training as you earn a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen trade.

No experience? No problem. Our four-year apprenticeship program is designed to teach you everything you need to succeed.

We’re currently recruiting apprentices in the following trade disciplines: 

• Cable Jointer – You’ll be trained to carry out maintenance, emergency repair and construction of our electrical cable network to ensure a safe and reliable network for our customers.

• Heavy Plant (Plant Mechanic) – You’ll be trained to carry out various plant maintenance activities on mobile and stationary plant equipment. You’ll obtain high risk work licences to operate this machinery.

• Fleet – Electrical (Rail Maintainer) – You’ll be trained to diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs and carry out routine scheduled maintenance of our trains.

• Fleet – Mechanical (Rail Maintainer) – You’ll be trained to diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs and carry out routine scheduled maintenance of our trains.

• Rail Traction (Overhead Power Lines) – You’ll be trained to carry out routine maintenance and construction of the electrical 1500Vdc and high and low voltage aerial lines. You need to feel at home at heights and driving large vehicles and plant.

• Signal Electrical – You’ll be trained to carry out regular routine maintenance and repairs, reconstruction, and installation of signals asset. You’ll assist our Signalling Teams to deliver a range of construction, engineering, and maintenance services.

• Signal Fitter – You’ll be trained to carry out the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical signalling equipment.

• Substations – You’ll be trained to install and maintain electrical equipment in and around our high voltage rail substations.

• Telecommunications (Operational Technology) – You’ll learn to install, maintain, and repair critical communication and control systems

• Auto Electrical – You’ll specialise in the electrical wiring of heavy plant machinery used across the rail network.

As our network runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you may work within a 24-hour rotating roster which may sometimes include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. You may also be required to travel and stay at different locations overnight as our work sites extend across the Sydney Metropolitan area and areas including Hamilton, Lithgow, Wollongong, and Bomaderry/Nowra.

Please click here to view a copy of the Role Description. Want to know more about each discipline?

Read the Sydney Trains Apprentices candidate information pack and watch our apprenticeships video to learn more.

About you

You’re a natural problem solver who listens well and follows instructions with care. You’re eager to learn—whether it’s hands-on with your team or through formal training—and you’re motivated to master your chosen trade.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm and focused under pressure. Most importantly, you take safety seriously and understand your role in maintaining a safe, hazard-free workplace

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.

Find out more about Sydney Trains here.

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 is an in-person, on-site role.

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm, Sunday 6 July 2025

For more information about this role, please contact COURTNEY.SERTDEMIR@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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