Asset Planning Coordinator Electrical

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Rail Operations

Job location:
Burwood, NSW, AU, 2134

Job reference number: 101927

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

You're someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

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:

Develop and deliver 10-year asset management plans and full life cycle forecasts for renewals, upgrades, and capital works for Sydney Trains' metropolitan and inter-city electrical network including: electrical distribution, traction power, telecommunications and supporting systems such as fire safety systems and subsystem distribution.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across engineering, design, and operations to facilitate quarterly internal Asset Strategy Councils and external Joint Planning Committees. You'll prepare agendas, present updates and ensure collaborative decision-making. You'll also participate in and may be called to facilitate other related activities such as Fire Life Safety Forums.

Conduct site visits across the network to assess asset conditions, identify issues, discuss solutions and rectification work. You'll translate insights into comprehensive asset management plans for renewals, upgrades, and capital works, and present these strategies to stakeholders for endorsement and implementation.

This is a permanent, fulltime role located at Burwood with flexible working options available under our hybrid working model. The salary is RC7 ($167,229 - $183,993) plus super. You'll be required attend site visits on fortnightly basis at various locations across the network from Sydney to Newcastle to Lithgow to Kiama, many of these sites are not accessible by public transport and as such you'll need to be able to drive a Sydney Trains vehicle 4x4 utility and take passengers and then walk to and around the locations to carry out the inspections.

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

About you

Hold a qualification, recognised as a Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia, in Electrical Engineering from an Australian IEEE accredited university course or other certified as equivalent by TfNSW, OR hold an advanced tertiary Electrical Engineering qualification and a Masters degree in a field directly related to the role.

Demonstrated experience in electrical distribution, high voltage systems and associated telecommunications, ideally in rail, mining or utilities environments. Your understanding of how Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) operate helps you navigate complex infrastructure and stakeholder relationships.

Experienced in conducting asset condition assessments, including inspection, analysis, and forecasting and you've been involved in asset management, maintenance planning, or infrastructure delivery, covering design, installation, and commissioning.

Hold a current 'NSW Licence Class C' motor vehicle licence.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Sydney's electrical rail network. You'll lead the development of long-term asset management plans that ensure safety, reliability, and value across Sydney Trains' network and be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation and safety in public transport. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on one of Australia's most critical infrastructure systems, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Monday 22 September 2025.

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

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