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Job Description
You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work live and travel.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role youll:
Step into a hands-on role where your technical expertise directly contributes to the safety strength and reliability of NSWs metropolitan rail network. Youll play a vital part in keeping our infrastructure running smoothly - every day for every journey.
Youll be on the frontline of structural asset maintenance taking responsibility for inspecting and certifying structures to meet Technical Maintenance Plan requirements. Your role will involve completing inspections to identifying defects and issues in assets assessing their risk and taking timely action where needed. Youll log your findings in the Bridge Management System and prepare detailed reports to support informed decision-making.
As a key technical resource for the team youll provide practical advice on the ground contributing to their development and maintaining a strong focus on safety. Youll lead site-specific safety planning including managing contractor inductions and ensure all work is carried out with full compliance to safety procedures. From time to time youll also be on-call outside regular hours to respond to emergency or planned works requiring specialist structural knowledge. Collaboration is central to your role; youll work closely with engineers coordinators and managers to identify risks resolve issues and help maintain the integrity of our network every day.
This is a site-based role located in Wollongong requiring participation in a 24/7 rotating shift roster that includes nights weekends and public holidays. The position may also involve travel across the wider rail network as operational needs arise.
For more information on this position and business unit view the role description and information pack.
About you
Youre a self-motivated person who thrives outdoors solving real-world problems and making infrastructure safer. With strong technical skills practical experience and a commitment to safety and quality you stay calm under pressure and adapt easily when priorities shift.
You hold relevant trade qualifications or experience in metalwork construction or structural work. Youre already competent or able to become competent within 6 months in TLIB3098A and TLIB3087A for examining concrete timber or ES64 detailed structures examination. Youre also trained (or willing to train) in confined spaces elevated work platforms and hold or can obtain an Electrical Permit.
You meet all required Safe Work qualifications including Rail Safety Worker Category 1 medical clearance. You also hold a current NSW Class C drivers licence and are confident driving a 4WD or ute across diverse conditions.
Your experience includes bridge inspections structural maintenance component renewal and culvert work. You understand safety compliance and risk in complex environments and bring strong problem-solving skills to identify and implement practical improvements.
Youre confident with digital tools able to prepare clear reports and use bridge management systems mobile technology and email to stay connected and informed.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe integrated and efficient transport system. We connect people communities and industry every day.
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. Were continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives visit Transport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This is an in-person on-site role.
What are you waiting for Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 03 August 2025.
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Employment Type
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