About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

The opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Principal Engineer Fleet Technical Specialist. Reporting to the Director Fleet Engineering, you will lead and manage a team of engineers to provide expertise in area of specific fleet discipline, including Heavy Rail, Light Rail, Buses, and Heavy Vehicles. The role is responsible for the development of standards documentation; development and review of fleet asset strategies, advising on research and development activities relating to assets; technical integrity audits; investigation and advice relating to assets; network performance assessment and reporting; the assessment of Authorised Engineering Organisations (AEOs); and the development of effective and timely resolutions to issues. 

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

About you

Demonstrated experience in developing professional technical documents, specifications, guidelines and government publications to a quality standard

Knowledge and experience in Buses and Heavy Vehicles Engineering

Knowledge and experience in rail vehicle sub systems Engineering

Proven experience in applying and using best practice multi-media communication tools, software and platforms to disseminate information to a diverse audience across a large complex organisation

Identifying opportunities to improve processes

Strategic thinker with proven leadership capability

Able to act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and build effective relationships

You will understand the challenges and opportunities of working within a matrix-based organisation, and of collaborating with multiple deployed teams

You will be an inclusive and persuasive communicator

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering

Salary and Benefits

This is a Transport TSSM role offering an attractive remuneration package. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW 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: 11:59pm, Monday 21st March 2022

​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. 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 Namrita Sandhu at NAMRITA.SANDHU@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!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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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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