Trainee Train Signallers

• You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

• Your expertise in communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution are highly transferable and in-demand. Help us foster satisfaction and service experiences that transform lives of our community.

In this role, you'll:

Learn how to confidently control and oversee train, locomotive, and traffic movements. You'll make decisions on when to prioritise and allow track maintenance works whilst ensuring the safe and efficient running of our network is front of mind.

• Learn technical and non-technical skills needed to work in Operations Control. Your training will cover reading and understanding of the Sydney Trains Safeworking Rules as well as learning how to operate various signal box panels.

• Get ready for a fast-paced environment where you'll make quick decisions when issues arise and communicate clearly across teams to address and resolve them.

For those who are ready to take on a challenge that requires focus and dedication, this program offers a largely rewarding opportunity to grow and make a positive impact to your community.

View the role description & information pack to learn more.

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Trainee Train Signaller looks like?

Follow Asheem as he takes you behind the scenes at the ROC (Rail Operations Centre)

What does the Training Program involve?

• Trainees complete a trainee program with Sydney Trains where you receive a combination of classroom and on-the-job training for up to 30 weeks.

• Our on-the-job training will give you exposure to a variety of signal boxes including Penrith, St Marys, Clyde, Campbelltown, Gosford, Broadmeadow, Blacktown, Lithgow and the Rail Operation Centre (Alexandria).

Note: the business will endeavour to take your home location into consideration when allocating training locations, however due to training being held at various locations you will need to be flexible and may experience increased travel times throughout the course of training.

About you

• You can attend training for a period of up to 30 weeks across various locations in the Greater Sydney area.

• You are willing and able to commit to 24 hours a day 7 days a week rotating roster, schedules will include early mornings, late nights, evenings and weekends.

• You have strong communication skills and can express ideas concisely.

• You naturally enjoy solving problems and can think quickly when challenges arise.

• You're resilient and disciplined, with proven experience meeting deadlines.

• You are accountable and committed to improving yourself every day.

• You're technologically experienced with strong computer skills that you've built through your previous work experiences/academic pursuits.

Trainee Train Signaller Open Days

As part of this recruitment process, we will be hosting onsite information sessions for our upcoming Trainee Train Signaller Intakes on 8 September & 11 September 2025.

These sessions will be held on site at the Rail Operations Centre Wyndham St, Alexandria NSW 2015).

Sessions will run for 90 minutes, please note attendance is optional but encouraged.

If you would like to attend, please register your details in the below form:

Trainee Train Signaller Open Day Registration

Please ensure to bring your ID as this will be required to sign in with concierge on the day, students aged 17 are also able to attend however you will need to be supervised by an adult.

Please note to be considered for this opportunity you must be 18 at the time of applying.

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.

Please note, a Talent Pool will be created for current and future opportunities over the next 18-month period.

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 21 September 2025.

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

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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