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

Delivery Infrastructure focuses on embedding a clear pipeline of infrastructure projects to help support and deliver new station developments, upgrades and the delivery of clean, reliable and user-friendly products and services that support the overall Customer Environment.

The opportunity

You will be responsible for design, development, and delivery of improved Customer Information systems which are aligned with stakeholder requirements and organisational goals, ensuring alignment to the core business deliverables and integration of the Metro Central, Martin Place and South West projects.

Specifically, the Project Engineer will be required to deliver a new set of Real-Time Visual Customer Information systems and to liaise with Sydney Metro to ensure the systems are delivered per approved Metro design as well as minimising impact to existing Sydney Trains Information Systems (with particular focus on Central and Martin Place).

The main responsibilities for the Project Engineer are, but not limited to:

Assist project delivery team to ensure that projects are delivered cost effectively, provide value for money and are implemented to agreed time, cost and quality standards within the Sydney Trains Project Governance framework

Support Metro Integration projects in designing and delivering Real-Time Visual Customer Information systems, including contributing to planning, scoping and scheduling of projects to ensure solutions meet agreed time, cost and quality requirements and align to business objectives

Provide high-level technical system support and technical input including designing, testing and installing systems to ensure solutions are delivered efficiently and issues are resolved effectively, including out of hours support

Investigate, diagnose and propose options to resolve equipment malfunctions or escalate them to the appropriate internal or external staff according to agreed service levels and standards to troubleshoot and resolve problems effectively

Coordinate the deployment of software and firmware upgrades and/or patches on equipment and maintain knowledge of changes in technology and systems to enable continuity of

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

About you

You will have a background in a similar Project based role where you have familiarity with rail IT or Operational technology. You will preferably have experience in the installation and integration of Electronic Information systems. You will have prior experience in implementing innovation or continuous improvement initiatives that improve project outcomes.

Desirable:

Demonstrated experience in the installation of complex and intricate IT or Real-Time Information systems and knowledge of a broad range of relevant technologies.

Demonstrated experience in configuring computers, network devices and equipment in a complex business and physical public transport environment

Demonstrated understanding of project management discipline and methodology

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is RC Grade 5 ($106,653-$123,022) 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 via the ‘Apply now’ button.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 3rd April 2021.

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 Marney Hamilton at Marney.Hamilton@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!

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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.

Applicants will need to complete merit based selection activities and will be subject to satisfactory medical, drug & alcohol and criminal record checks as part of the selection process. Please note that an eligibility list may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list (where the vacancy is within 60 minutes travelling time).

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