Expression of Interest - Apprentice and Traineeship Programs (2026 Intake)

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head-on, and you're guaranteed to grow.

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

In this role

Whether you're a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or you’re looking for a change, our apprentice and trainee programs will help you set yourself up for a long-term career in your chosen trade discipline.

You'll learn a trade and work towards a nationally accredited qualification while you work full-time.

Possible trades/disciplines include:

• Telecommunications
• Signal Electrical/ Electrical
• Substations
• Rail Traction
• Rail Maintainers (Electrical and Mechanical)
• Bridge Construction and Maintenance
• Metal Fabricator
• Business
• Operational Management Systems
• Marketing and communications
• Painting and Blasting
• Civil Construction
• Heavy Diesel Mechanical
• Electrical
• Project Management
• Finance

Learn more about the Transport for NSW Apprentice and Trainee Programs and Apprenticeships - Sydney Trains

About you

You’re keen to learn a new trade and can commit to the on-the-job and formal learning requirements. You enjoy collaborating and working towards a common purpose with others and can communicate openly with your team members and leaders. You’re also accountable in terms of prioritising work and managing your time to make sure you carry out all your work and study commitments to a high standard.

Essential requirements

• You’re an Australian/NZ citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident
• You’re available to commence full-time employment in January 2026
• You currently hold a Class C Drivers License or are in the process of obtaining one by January 2026
• As some travel is required, you must have reliable transport to travel to the office/depot and field-based work locations
• You’re comfortable with working at heights, in confined spaces or in live traffic environments
• You’re willing to work outside regular working hours including nights and weekends as required
• You can demonstrate basic computer literacy.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provide a safe, integrated and efficient Transport System. We connect people, community and industry everyday.

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.

Expressions of interest are open until 11:59 PM, Sunday 13 July 2025. 

Select ‘apply’ and complete all required fields in the online form to submit your expression of interest.

By expressing your interest, you’re signing up for email notifications so that our talent team can let you know when trainee and apprentice programs are open for applications throughout July and August 2025. When applications open, you’ll need to apply by submitting your resume and completing all sections of the online application form. Successful applicants will commence in January 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact bhavana.udaygiri@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 . 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. 

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