District Maintenance Coordinator Sydney Trains (Up to 11 Months Temporary Opportunity)

You want to do work that makes a positive difference to local communities

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 Facilities Management team at Sydney Trains to coordinate and deliver maintenance across a portfolio of train stations and Network Maintenance Depots within a geographical region that includes the South, Illawarra and East Hills Lines, to ensure the buildings and facilities meet safety, customer, and Sydney Trains and legislative standards.
• Act as the primary operational contact for Facilities Management, conducting inspections, identifying defects, raising and tracking work orders, and liaising with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance outcomes.
• Manage onsite contractors and maintenance providers, scoping and supervising works, monitoring performance and safety, and handling reporting, financial tracking, and record-keeping as part of both routine operations and special projects.

This is a fixed term opportunity to 28 March 2026 located at our East Hills Depot. Travel will be required to various sites across a geographical region that includes the South, Illawarra and East Hills Lines, therefore it is essential you hold a full NSW driver’s license. You also need to have the ability to provide 24/7 on-call and call-out support. 

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

About you

• You hold a Trade qualification (or have equivalent experience) in a building discipline such as carpentry, painting, plumbing or bricklaying and bring a strong working knowledge of building codes, safety standards and maintenance practices.
• You’ve had experience managing contractors or service providers, understand procurement processes, and can work confidently with technical documentation like drawings and specifications.
• You’re comfortable working independently across multiple sites, and balancing on-site work with reporting, budgeting and stakeholder communication. A current NSW driver’s licence is essential.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact, you’ll help maintain essential infrastructure across our rail network, keeping stations safe, functional, and accessible for the communities who use them every day. You’ll enjoy variety, autonomy and the chance to use your technical skills in a way that directly supports the safety, reliability and quality of public transport across the region. You’ll also work as part of a supportive team committed to practical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
 

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 is an in-person, on-site role.

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 28th April 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact RENEE.CAMPBELL@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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