Leading Technician

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 Division

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure. The Networks and Assets Branch looks after the assets that connect our communities and their purpose is to make regional and outer metropolitan NSW a better place to live, work and visit. This role will allow you to develop your skills and gain exposure to types of work that you just won't find anywhere else.

About the team - Maintenance & Delivery

Maintenance and Delivery West are part of the Network and Assets Branch. This team is an internal delivery partner for construction and maintenance projects that concern road and bridge assets within the West Region Transport Network. We require operational-focused and outcome driven people to support the successful delivery of construction and maintenance programs to high level safety, quality and efficiency requirements.

We need to be agile, creative, and innovative to deliver the sustainable solutions necessary for a resilient network. We contribute to and support diverse teams that are geographically dispersed and with varying specialist skillsets.

Our workbook ranges from technically challenging construction projects and responsive routine maintenance programs that ensure that connections between remote communities are enhanced, safe and accessible for our customers.

The opportunity

Right now, we have a permanent full-time opportunity for a Leading Technician to join us in the Regional Maintenance and Delivery team, based in Russell Vale, NSW.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Maintenance and Delivery, you will be responsible for the Undertake testing and technical troubleshooting and repair associated with the ITS network including the coordination of various ITS contractors to effect maintenance or repair of technical systems. You will also be responsible of the day-to-day operations of a team of approx. 14 employees.

Key accountabilities of the role
- This level of technician is expected to provide leadership for a group of traffic signal technicians engaged on such work. The leading technician is expected to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and to impart skills as necessary to other personnel, by formal or informal means.
- Guide and co-ordinate the work of a group of traffic signals technicians. The role will provide expert advice and be responsible for the repair, testing and preparation of traffic signal equipment and other electrical and electronic technologies, e.g., traffic control signals, variable message signs, traffic monitoring units.
- Ensure the technical integrity of all ITS systems installed throughout the state by undertaking testing and maintenance of ITS systems and associated technologies deployed.
- Contribute to branch objectives by ensuring high quality standards in the technical area through analysis and technological innovation and excellence in ITS Asset Management
- Undertake technical testing and auditing of ITS and technical systems or coordinate with specialized contractors to reduce risk to the TfNSW
- Monitor fault records of equipment to be repaired by the group/manufacturers to assist in identification of fault patterns. Organise Repair, overhaul, modify and test microprocessor-based controllers and other complex electronic equipment. Supervise the work of contractors as required.
- Supervise repairs and installation of communications network
- Monitor field repairs and provide feedback and advice to technical staff. Preparation and testing of controller personalities against design plans.

About You

To be considered for this role you will:

- Current Electrical Supervisors qualification from an Australian university or equivalent overseas qualifications
- Have a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and be willing to travel on occasion
- Knowledge of ITS assets and operational systems
- Leadership Experience min 2 years
- Availability to assist in overtime-callo