Transit Officer Trainee

On Track for Safety: with your presence, give our Community Peace of Mind.

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About the Role

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is undergoing rapid expansion with a strong focus on sustainability. We are actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and offer permanent positions, providing genuine long-term stability. We are seeking highly skilled, motivated, and professional individuals to join our team, ensuring we continue to deliver the highest level of service to the community.

What's in it for me?

• Paid Training Course
• An attractive remuneration package
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Shift work (including weekends and public holidays) with regular start and finish times.
• Uniform
• Opportunities to grow through
  personal development and career pathways.
• Health and Wellbeing programs
  including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym.
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

There are several stages of the Transit Officer recruitment process, and you must be available to attend each stage in person as detailed below:

• Aptitude Assessments (online)
• Physical Testing Assessment Centre (must attend in person)
• Psychometric and Medical Assessment
• Induction & Training: Commences Jan 2026

Please Note:
As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a series of assessments. These assessments are designed to ensure candidates meet the necessary competencies for the role. Further details will be provided to those who advance in the recruitment process.

Transit Officer assessment results are valid for 24 months. If unsuccessful, candidates are eligible to reapply after this period.

This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which permanent appointments may be made within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact
Jeremy Carroll,
during office hours for specific information about the role.

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How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

1. A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
2. A written application responding to the following in no more than 1 page

We're seeking individuals who can maintain a safe environment for all passengers and staff, particularly when faced with unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations. In your cover letter, please describe a challenging situation (critical incident) where you had to quickly assess a rapidly escalating situation and outlining the step-by-step approach you took to deescalate and ensure the safety of yourself and others.

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Applicants must apply online, using the 'Apply' button at the top of the screen. This will take you to the WA Jobs board where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert. If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number
30630
in the web search box.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form, and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC's will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.