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.

About the team

The Safety, Environment and Regulation (SER) division leads policy, strategy, standards, advice and support across safety, environment, sustainability, asset management and regulatory outcomes for customers, community and our people (including contractors).  SER provides ‘centres of excellence’ with a critical mass of expertise to support line accountability, facilitate consistency and provide assurance across the transport. It also delivers a range of regulatory programs. 

The Asset Management centre of excellence leads and enables transport service outcomes for customers and communities through effective whole of life asset management to ensure the safe, effective and efficient movement of people and goods across our network.

The opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Principal Engineer Telecommunications. This is a 1 yr fixed term role. Reporting to the Director Telecom Engineering, you will lead and manage change to engineering standards relating to telecommunication network assets across the TfNSW cluster, including specialist technical advice and technical application including: the development of standards documentation; contribute towards the technical capability assessment and audit of Authorised Engineering Organisations (AEOs);advising on technical risk, asset management practices and assurance processes relating to assets; provide asset management advice to client divisions and undertake necessary investigations; undertake technical asset integrity, condition and resilience audits and assessments; review, assess and report on network performance; and development of effective and timely resolutions to issues.

About you

Thorough knowledge or awareness of relevant codes of practice, standards, regulatory legislation relating to the operations, design, and maintenance of telecommunication networks.

Thorough understanding of current and emerging technologies relevant to design and/or maintenance of telecommunication networks.

Demonstrated capability in delivering technical advice and directions, performing advanced investigations and analyses, and delivering design and/or investigation projects in a technology-driven environment.

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

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.

Management of telecommunication assets in a large and complex organisation.

Capacity to successfully juggle multiple deliverables and complex issues, in a busy and evolving delivery environment

Able to prepare, deliver and present reports and briefing papers

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 (degree) in Engineering

Want to know more?

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

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!

Don’t miss out! Apply today to register your interest.

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

Salary and Benefits

This is a TSSM role offering an attractive remuneration package.

For more information on Employee Benefits at Transport for NSW please click here.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59pm Monday, 21st March 2022

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. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call/text or email the contact person for this role.

For any enquiries, please email Namrita Sandhu at namrita.sandhu@transport.nsw.gov.au

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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. 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.

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

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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