About us

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.

About the Team

Major Works Division is responsible for delivering maintenance and renewal of existing infrastructure assets across the Sydney Trains network and enabling and supporting Transport infrastructure investments in the rail network. 

The vision for Major Works Division is to become the deliverer of choice for rail infrastructure modernisation projects in Sydney Trains.  To achieve this, it is focussed on delivering projects which are commercially competitive and meet the desired timeframes and quality and safety standards.

The Opportunity

The role of an Infrastructure Worker Cables will be to carry out maintenance, emergency repair and construction of works to agreed specifications and scope in accordance with Signalling Technical Maintenance plans, Signalling Construction Standards and Infrastructure Engineering Manuals.

The types of work conducted by this team will include constructing cables routes, Services Searches and Cable Locating of Signal Cables assets on Sydney Trains’ network. The Infrastructure Worker Cables is responsible to carry out the maintenance of Signal Cables to deliver work within the agreed project specifications. The specialised work of this position takes them all over the rail network. The work is rewarding, primarily outdoors and will involve safe working at heights in all kinds of weather at various times of the day and night, seven days a week, and working away within the rail network as required by Sydney Trains 

This is a shift-based role with night shift, weekend work, overtime and on-call shifts based in our Lawson location.

About You

The successful applicant would:

Demonstrate ability to Implement EEO policies and requirements of the WH&S Act and demonstrate commitment to employee safety.

Demonstrate diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate ability to work within a team

Able to work rostered shifts (weekends, nights) and be willing to work away from home on Sydney trains infrastructure at various locations

Possess or be willing to obtain Cable Jointer’s qualifications

You will have demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and able to use computer systems /mobile solutions and e-mail communications and in addition, you’ll need to hold a full driver’s licence and feel at home driving a small truck, 4WD or Ute.

Salary and benefits

AVP 1.1 – 3.2 / $1,001.00 - $1,370.35 per week ( with industry allowance) plus superannuation plus allowances and overtime.

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

Applicable Shift Allowances and Penalty Rates

Lawson location

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!

Please download and read the Position Description before applying.

How to apply

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

For any enquiries, please contact Jacqueline Agyei on Jacqui.Agyei@transport.nsw.gov.au

Please note successful candidate will need to undertake background checks and criminal record checks. 

Applications close: Sunday 11:59pm, 3rd April 2022 

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We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Jacqueline Agyei at JACQUI.AGYEI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process with Sydney Trains.

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

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; 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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