Project Resources Officer

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be diligence in our operations.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Engineering & Maintenance division at Sydney Trains as a Project Resources Officer, where you'll take the lead in coordinating the end-to-end resourcing and recruitment process across a dynamic operational team.

Your role will involve everything from writing job ads and organising interviews to onboarding new hires and supporting the talent program. 

You'll be the go-to person for resourcing queries, recruitment admin, and coordination of workforce requirements, working closely with HR, hiring managers and managing the discretionary training process.

You'll be the go-to person for resourcing queries, recruitment admin, and coordination of workforce requirements, working closely with HR, hiring managers and managing the discretionary training process.

You'll play a key role in maintaining e-lists, compiling recruitment reports, managing onboarding processes (including system access and training bookings), and supporting continuous improvements in resourcing procedures and the graduate program. 

This role blends project support, HR coordination, stakeholder communication, and compliance monitoring — perfect for a motivated, process-savvy communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

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

About you

You're an organised, proactive self-starter with a background in recruitment coordination, HR administration or training delivery,  project management or senior admininstration role, ideally in a customer-facing or operational business.

You've worked in fast-paced environments where you've handled multiple recruitment processes at once, written clear comms, prepared documentation, and supported interview panels. 

You bring 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and confidence in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders.

You understand how training needs align with business goals and are comfortable managing projects like sourcing external training packages or devising simple communication plans.

While you may not have a degree, your hands-on HR or administrative experience, strong attention to detail, and ability to juggle competing priorities make you a valued team member. 

Bonus if you've worked in a rail, engineering, or contractor-heavy environment before.

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 Thursday 11 September 2025.

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