OT Operations Specialist – Rail Tech (On-Site)

Transport for NSW; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking a Technical Operations Officer for Operational Technology in Hamilton, NSW. This fixed-term, full-time role focuses on maintaining critical OT systems across telecom, data, CCTV, and passenger information networks to ensure safe and reliable rail operations.

The role requires hands-on field work, incident management, and change control, with travel across the network and on-call duties. A Cable Licence is required, and a Certificate IV in Telecommunications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Cable Licence.
• Ideally Certificate IV in Telecommunications.
• Hands-on experience with field installations and maintenance of communications, CCTV, audio-visual equipment, or similar technical systems.
• Willingness to travel across the network and to support on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and rectify faults in train running and rail safety-critical systems, including Operational Technology assets.
• Implement Operational Technology solutions for customers as delegated, ensuring a customer-focused approach.
• Maintain accurate records of service changes and ensure change management processes are followed.
• Participate in skill development programs to stay current with technologies and support effective incident response.
• Support troubleshooting of critical systems such as CCTV, PA systems, Opal readers, train control systems, and radio networks.

Skills

Cable Licence

IP networking basics

Education

Certificate IV in Telecommunications

Job description

Sydney Trains is seeking a Technical Operations Officer for Operational Technology in Hamilton, NSW. This fixed-term, full-time role focuses on maintaining critical OT systems across telecom, data, CCTV, and passenger information networks to ensure safe and reliable rail operations.

The role requires hands-on field work, incident management, and change control, with travel across the network and on-call duties. A Cable Licence is required, and a Certificate IV in Telecommunications is preferred.