Electrician

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a qualified electrician to join our Eveleigh 24-hour maintenance centre in Sydney. This full-time, on-site role focuses on servicing, maintaining and repairing critical electrical and mechanical systems across the Xplorer and Endeavour fleets.

You will bring an Electrical trade qualification (Certificate III in Electrical Engineering) and hands-on fault-finding and maintenance experience, with a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and Certificate III required.
• Hands-on fault finding, maintenance, and repair experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair critical systems on the Xplorer and Endeavour Fleet.
• Work on electrical controls, power generation, lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration, and engines.
• Operate within the Eveleigh maintenance centre roster including weekends, nights and public holidays.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Maintenance and repair

Teamwork and safety

Education

Certificate III in Electrical Engineering

Job description

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

be an essential part of the team that keeps Sydney’s rail service moving and the community connected.

You’ll make a real impact by ensuring trains run safely and efficiently every single day.

You have the skills to take on a diverse and challenging role - servicing, maintaining, and repairing critical systems on the Xplorer and Endeavour Fleet Passenger Rolling Stock like electrical controls, power generation, lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration, and more. You’ll also work on mechanical systems including engines, doors, and brakes, applying your problem‑solving abilities to keep everything running smoothly.

You’ll be based at our Eveleigh 24-hour maintenance centre in a permanent, full-time position. Your roster will include weekends, nights and public holidays, giving you the opportunity to be part of a team that never stops delivering for Sydney.

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

About you

You’ve earned your electrical trade qualification, at least a Certificate III in Electrical Engineering, and you bring with you a solid foundation of industry experience.

You have hands‑on experience in systems, fault finding, maintenance, and repair. Combine that with your collaborative spirit, adaptability, confidence to work both independently and within a close‑knit team, and your strong commitment to safety.

If you also hold Air Conditioning and Refrigeration licences, that is desirable. If not, don’t worry - we’ll invest in you with additional training to help you grow even further.

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.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 21 October 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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