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

This role sits within Asset Scheduling and Delivery Coordination Unit within Engineering & Maintenance and is responsible for developing, planning and implementing possession strategies to optimise the safe and efficient delivery of the Sydney Trains Annual Works Program, TfNSW, Sydney Metro and Capital & External projects.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity available for a Planning & Programming Electrical Access Engineer to join the Asset Scheduling and Delivery Coordination Unit. This role coordinates the development of all external program schedules and requirements for the isolation and switching of High Voltage and 1500 volt overhead wiring electrical equipment throughout the network.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the work completed is aligned with internal requirements, whilst ensuring the most efficient use of electrical network isolation resources and the most effective outcomes.

You will be joining a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our service reflects the community we serve. The role does not include any physical labour or on-site requirements, although the opportunity for site visits does exist.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

Coordinate proposed construction and maintenance activities to ensure the delivery of the Sydney Trains Annual Works Program, Capital and External Infrastructure and Rolling Stock assets that achieve the most productive use of available electrical network isolation resources

Manage the development and coordination of the requirements for the isolation and switching of High Voltage electrical equipment throughout the network for all Sydney Trains Capital and Maintenance Program Schedules

Establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders in the Engineering & Maintenance branch and Transport for NSW to support an environment of cooperation in delivery programming and planning

Manage electrical network isolation information status and reporting, including providing relevant updates for distribution to all relevant stakeholders.

View the role description for this position.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Well-developed understanding of asset lifecycle management, processes and information, in particular high voltage electrical equipment

Well-versed experience or knowledge of temporary transport/plant/site shutdown operation and planning, including electrical switching

Extensive experience in the management or delivery of electrical-related projects

Sound analytical, investigation, evaluation and reporting skills

Highly developed written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Salary and benefits

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

For more information on the benefits of working with Sydney Trains, read our Employee benefits guide.

How to apply

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

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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 Jade Abalos at JADE.ABALOS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 11th April 2022.

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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