Control Systems Technical Specialist

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW invites applicants for a Control Systems Technical Specialist role based in Erskineville, NSW. You will join Sydney Trains to support critical signalling and control systems essential for safe rail operations.

In this 24/7 environment, you will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, assist with upgrades and collaborate with operations, suppliers and stakeholders to maximise system availability.

Qualifications

• Qualification in IT, Telecommunications, Electrical/Rail Signalling, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience maintaining complex control systems, networks, servers or virtualised environments.
• Strong fault-finding, debugging and analytical skills.
• Experience with Windows, networking and industrial control or signalling systems (rail experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, maintenance and incident response for control system assets.
• Diagnose faults and perform preventative and corrective maintenance across the network.
• Support system upgrades and work with operations, stakeholders and suppliers to maximise availability.
• Contribute to safety and operational standards and participate in on-call rosters.

Skills

IT/Telecom/Electrical knowledge

Control systems maintenance

Fault finding & troubleshooting

Windows & Networking

On-call availability

Education

Electrical/Telecom/IT qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Control Systems Technical Specialist

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location: Erskineville, NSW, AU, 2043

Job reference number: 111104

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $102853.0-$119266.0

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 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 Sydney Trains and play a critical role in keeping Sydney’s rail network moving safely and reliably.

As a Signal Control Systems Technical Specialist, you’ll provide technical support, maintenance and incident response for the critical systems that underpin train operations across the network.

Working in a 24/7 operational environment, you’ll diagnose and resolve faults, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, support system upgrades, and work closely with operational teams, stakeholders and suppliers to maximise system availability. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with operational standards.

• A qualification in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical/Rail Signalling, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience maintaining complex control systems, networks, servers or virtualised environments.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience with Windows, networking, and industrial control or signalling systems (rail experience highly regarded).
• A willingness to participate in an on-call roster and provide after-hours support.

If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and want to work on systems that are essential to the safe operation of Sydney’s rail network, 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.

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.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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