Senior Signals Engineer

21 hours ago

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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 the Network Maintenance division as a Senior Signals Engineer and this varied and challenging role will see you play a key role in ensuring the continuous improvement of the reliability of Sydney Train's Signalling assets.  You will provide high level engineering advice and support to the Maintenance Operations Manager and Regional Engineer Signals ensuring the technical integrity of Signalling assets, compliance to standards, identification and control of key risks associated to the Signalling Discipline.

 
You will provide technical engineering support and supervision of Routine Maintenance delivery conducted on Sydney Trains Signalling assets,  as well as identify and resolve technical issues associated with maintenance work. 

 
You will conduct technical field audits of maintenance activity and advise on corrective action to assist in the achievement of a high level of compliance with relevant standards and safety systems, and investigate/report on Signalling incidents and significant Signalling equipment failures.


Two permanent roles exist – based in Surry Hills. 

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

About you

•Accredited as a Signal Engineer with a Sydney Trains Licence to Practice, or have the ability to achieve in 6 months



•Proven experience in Signal maintenance, construction and commissioning works in an operational environment



•Demonstrated research, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to apply them in a multidisciplinary rail environment



•Be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding of maintenance engineering principles and their application to the maintenance and operation of Signalling Systems



•Proven ability to provide engineering and technical advice to all levels of the organization



•Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage with and manage multiple stakeholders and customers



•Proven knowledge of Asset Management and maintenance planning



•Hold a current NSW Class C driver's license preferred



•Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, influencing skills and able to use systems including maintenance management systems, work processing and spreadsheet programs, e-mail and communications.



•Ability to undertake shift work on call in a 24/7 environment

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 Tuesday, 19th August 2025.

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