Control Systems Technical Specialist

Sydney Trains; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains in Erskineville, NSW, seeks a Signal Control Systems Technical Specialist to provide technical support, maintenance and incident response for critical rail systems. You’ll diagnose faults, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and support upgrades in a 24/7 environment.

Strong IT/telecom and rail signalling experience, plus willingness to participate in an on-call roster, are essential to ensure safe, reliable operations across the network.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical/Rail Signalling, or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining complex control systems, networks, servers or virtualised environments.
• Strong fault-finding and analytical skills.
• Experience with Windows, networking, and industrial control or signalling systems.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster and provide after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, maintenance and incident response for critical systems underpinning train operations.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and support system upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations teams, stakeholders and suppliers to maximise system availability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement while working safely and to standards.

Skills

IT/Telecom

Electrical/Signalling

Control systems

Fault-finding

Windows & Networking

On-call support

Education

IT/Telecom/Electrical qualification

Tools

Windows OS

Networking

Industrial control systems

Rail signalling systems

Job description

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.

About You

• 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.

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.

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

Applications close 11:59 PM Friday 11 September 2026.

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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