Rail Electrical Technician: Stable, Long-Term Depot Role

Swetha International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Swetha International is recruiting qualified Electricians to join a large rail and heavy‑industry upgrade program supporting Sydney Trains operations. This is depot-based, long-term work with structured teams delivering electrical maintenance, upgrades, fault-finding and commissioning across rolling stock.

You will work in depot environments with safety procedures and bring your own basic hand tools. Applicants must have Cert III Electrotechnology, current Australian licence, RIW Cat 3 medical

Qualifications

• Australian Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology or equivalent).
• Current Australian Electrical Licence.
• Comfortable with physical depot work.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Own basic hand tools.
• Rail-ready or willing to become rail-ready: RIW card (CAT 3 medical + D&A).
• National Police Check within past 6 months.
• Rail or rolling stock experience is desirable.
• Heavy industry/mobile plant background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance, upgrades and modifications.
• Fault finding and rectification on complex systems.
• Installation of auxiliary, safety and communications systems.
• Electrical commissioning support.
• Work in depot environments including confined spaces.
• Follow established procedures, scopes and safety systems.
• Hands-on electrical work on large assets.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Equipment installation

Commissioning

Depot work

Education

Australian Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology)

Electrical Licence (Australia)

Job description

Swetha International is recruiting qualified Electricians to join a large rail and heavy‑industry upgrade program supporting Sydney Trains operations. This is depot-based, long-term work with structured teams delivering electrical maintenance, upgrades, fault-finding and commissioning across rolling stock.

You will work in depot environments with safety procedures and bring your own basic hand tools. Applicants must have Cert III Electrotechnology, current Australian licence, RIW Cat 3 medical