Associate Performance Attribution Analyst

First Nations Jobs; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero Harm safety culture

Career progression

Employee benefits

Rolling stock projects

Job summary

Downer Group in Auburn, NSW seeks an entry-level Associate Performance Attribution Analyst to join the Rail and Transit Systems team. You will analyse performance data to identify root causes of operational delays and penalties, preparing evidence-based attribution reports and supporting Through-Life-Support teams.

This role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, familiarity with complex systems, and the ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and clients; it offers

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification required.
• Experience maintaining complex electrical/mechanical systems.
• Rail industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering change and configuration management.
• Familiarity with quality assurance procedures.
• Experience with troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to investigate defects for incident attribution.
• Understanding of commercial contract management.

Responsibilities

• Investigate train incidents by analysing performance and systems data to identify root causes.
• Prepare evidence-based incident attribution reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Through-Life-Support teams to improve operational performance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and client representatives.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Complex systems maintenance

Rail industry experience

Engineering change processes

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting

Incident attribution

Contract management

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Associate Performance Attribution Analyst

Downer Group

Reference #

736289

Negotiable

Closing Date

14/10/2026

Work type

Full Time

We currently have an exciting entry-level opportunity for an Associate Performance Attribution Analyst to join our Rail and Transit Systems team in Auburn - NSW.

The successful candidate will play a key role in our Rail & Transit Systems business at Auburn Maintenance Centre. You will investigate train incidents by analysing performance data and business systems data to accurately collate root causes and contributing factors to operational delays and commercial penalties. You will prepare evidence-based incident attribution reports and work closely with Through-Life-Support teams to improve operational performance. You will be required to liaise with a range of internal stakeholders and representatives of the clients.

Ideally, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Mechanical, Electrical Tertiary Engineering qualification or other relevant trade qualification.
• Experience in the maintenance of complex electrical and mechanical systems, the use of PC based fault diagnostic tools, and an understanding of reliability programs in a rolling stock, asset management or heavy maintenance industry.
• Experience working in Rail industry preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of formal engineering change processes, configuration management processes and reliability improvement processes, including failure-reporting and investigations.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures.
• Knowledge of trouble shooting procedures and methods.
• Able to investigate technical defects and incidents to support incident attribution.
• Able to understand commercial contract management.

What We Offer:

• A workplace focused on Zero Harm; safety is at the core of everything we do
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Employee benefits and wellness program
• Work on key rollingstock projects with an industry leader

Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical, and on-going drug and alcohol screening.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.