Engineering Operator

2 days ago


Homebush NSW, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year
Engineering Operator / Painter

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Trades & Services

Job location:
Homebush, NSW, AU, 2140

Job reference number: 102325

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1216.6-$1757.3

If you're looking to make a difference in your own backyard, this career is for you.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here's your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

Be responsible for preparing and painting a variety of rail equipment, ensuring every job meets strict standards and quality control processes. Your painting expertise will help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our clients—contributing directly to divisional success.

For more information on the role and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You'll bring a strong set of skills to the role from applying paint by brush and spray can to executing protective coatings such as anti-corrosive primer and cold galvanizing. You'll take pride in thorough surface preparation, precise application of protective coatings, and confident operation of equipment including parts washers and sandblasting units.

Your ability to take accurate measurements, perform calculations, interpret technical drawings, and work in line with Sydney Trains specifications will be key to your success.

If you're someone who takes pride in your craftsmanship and thrives in a detail-driven environment, we'd love to have you on board. Let's keep the rail industry moving.

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 role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact GURVEEN..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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