Rail Maintainer Fitter

2 weeks ago

Auburn, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

You're looking to get hands-on experience and hone your trade skills. 

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team. 

In this role, you'll:

You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You will 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 be ensuring longevity to one of our fleet's life.  You will help replace, overhaul and refresh the internal and external components, equipment and seating. 

The project will also help build our future workforce capabilities, strengthen local economies and support the long-term growth of NSW's transportation industry. 

Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information.

About you

As the Rail Maintainer (fitter) you will: 


•    Inspect, service, overhaul, and repair systems, equipment, rotables and components. 


•    Complete train upgrades and modifications to align our fleet with modern technology standards, including fabrication, retrofits, rework, fitting, and general installation activities. 


•    You will be responsible for the quality and certification of all work allocated and the completion of quality systems documentation and/ or electronic data collection.


•    Carry out project work, Special action requirements and Engineering modifications on Sydney Trains rolling stock.


•    Undertake quality assurance of all work performed and complete quality assurance documents.


•    You will report directly to the Delivery Manager Managers and Team Leaders, collaborating with a team of Rail Maintainers and Engineering support staff.

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 Thursday 2 October 2025.

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