Testing & Commissioning Engineer TFLE - Fixed-term to June 2028

If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. 

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, you'll:
Join our Fleet Maintenance team within Engineering & Maintenance at Sydney Trains and contribute to the delivery of testing and commissioning activities for the Tangara Fleet Life Extension (TFLE) project, one of Sydney Trains' most significant rolling stock upgrade programs.

This role will see you conduct fault finding, verification and validation testing. You'll interpret schematics, execute test instructions, and prepare technical documentation including test results and reports.

You will lead testing activities, solve complex technical issues, and build efficiencies in a dynamic environment.

This is a fixed term role until 28 June 2028, based at our Flemington Maintenance Centre. This is a shift-based position supporting 24/7 operations, flexibility to work on a rotating roster is required. The salary is RC5 ($124,242 - $143,310) + super + shift penalties. You'll enjoy a supportive team culture and contribute to a high-impact project, making a meaningful contribution to the future of rail transport in NSW.

For more information on this position and the organisational unit, the Role Description and Sydney Trains Fleet Maintenance candidate information pack.

About you
You hold a four-year Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering) or equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution.

You have demonstrated experience in testing and commissioning of rolling stock preferably in rail or similar environments such as defence, aviation or mining where you've developed safety-critical, systems-level testing experience.

You'll bring a proactive approach to problem solving and you're recognised as resourceful engineer, able to interpret schematics, execute test instructions, and navigate bespoke OEM systems. Experienced in rolling stock testing and commissioning, you understand the importance of safety, precision, and teamwork in delivering successful outcomes.

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. We're 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 you'd 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 16th November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact RENEE..NSW.GOV.AU.

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