About us

At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy.

About the team 

The newly formed Strategy, Portfolio, and Investment (SP&I) branch leads Sydney Trains Strategy and Planning, Investment Management, Enterprise Portfolio Management, the Network Growth Portfolio, Reporting and Analytics, and Transformation. The role will analyse, translate, and present complex data into concise reliable management information. Facilitate the design and provision of accurate operational and financial reporting that will drive timely Directorate centric management decision-making. Review and propose the Leaning out of business processes to drive improved reliability of data. You will be working in a large team engaging with multiple stakeholders, where no two days will be the same.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven by passion, reports, data, analysis to join Sydney Trains. This is a Permanent Full-time role, within the SP&I team.

If you’re looking for a busy hands-on role to be involved, this role is for you:

Key accountabilities

Design, implement and provide targeted reports and insightful analysis on a regular basis and in a timely manner.

Prepare functional and technical documentation as required which translates business requirements into information system solutions.

Document As Is and To Be Processes clearly articulating the proposed change and business benefits

Consistently deliver efficiency and set a platform for increased commerciality.

Execute safety responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities consistent with Sydney Trains safety management system requirements which are defined in SMS document number SMS-02- RG-3058. 6.

Prioritize & manage own activities, delivering required outputs to required standards whilst meeting tight deadlines.

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

About you 

We are looking for people driven with passion to join us with most amazing times that NSW will witness. You will be working in highly collaborative and influential teams, dealing, and engaging with interesting projects providing optimisation recommendations, identifying new opportunities, and designing modelling algorithms across diverse teams to achieve customer outcomes.

Essential Criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Statistics, or Mathematics.

Advanced working knowledge of analytical programming using Python, R and data science platforms.

Proven experience in a similar role where you have applied advanced analytical and statistical methods and data science methods to business problems.

You have strong communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and strong presentation skills to explain complex analytical concepts.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is RC Grade 6 ($127,559 - $141,442) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

Sydney Trains offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Other benefits include:

Free travel on Government trains, buses, and ferries

Flexible work practices

For more information on Employee Benefits, please click here 

Interested? 

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply 

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: Monday 25th April 2022, Midnight

Our Commitment to Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.

For any enquiries, please email at mika.thakkar@transport.nsw.gov.au  

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Sydney Trains at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains/about-sydney-trains.

All Transport workers are required to have:

at least one dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine by 6 December 2021 and two doses by 7 February 2022; or

an approved medical contraindication. 

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role

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