Rail Maintainer, TFLE Electrical (Temporary Opportunity - Upto 23 months)

Sydney Trains; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking a Rail Maintainer, Electrical to join the Tangara Fleet Life Extension project in Sydney. You will inspect, service, overhaul and repair systems and components on the Tangara Fleet to ensure longevity and reliability.

You will report to Maintenance Shift Managers and work with a team of Rail Maintainers and engineering support staff, performing fault finding, repairs, upgrades and testing to exacting standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification with experience in electrical heavy engineering or maintenance.
• Strong fault finding, communication and lateral thinking.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing, overhauling, and repairing systems, equipment, and components on the Tangara Fleet.
• Performing inspections, maintenance, overhauls, fault finding, repairs, modifications, upgrades, component changes, and functional testing on the Tangara Fleet train equipment and components.
• Reporting directly to the Maintenance Shift Managers and Team Leaders and collaborating with a team of Rail Maintainers and Engineering support staff.

Job description

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: Want to be part of delivering a smarter, more sustainable rail network? Sydney Trains’ Tangara fleet makes up a quarter of our suburban rail fleet. To ensure its longevity, the Tangara Fleet Life Extension project will upgrade operating systems, modernise onboard passenger information systems, and enhance accessibility features for mobility-impaired passengers. The project will also help build our future workforce capabilities, strengthen local economies and support the long-term growth of NSW’s transportation industry. You will be part of an experienced team dedicated to repairing the Tangara fleet at either the Flemington Maintenance Centre or Auburn Maintenance Centre, Sydney. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

As the Rail Maintainer, Electrical you will be:

• Inspecting, servicing, overhauling, and repairing systems, equipment, and components on our Tangara Fleet.
• Performing inspections, maintenance, overhauls, fault finding, repairs, modifications, upgrades, component changes, and functional testing on the Tangara Fleet train equipment and components.
• Reporting directly to the Maintenance Shift Managers and Team Leaders and collaborating with a team of Rail Maintainers and Engineering support staff.

About you

You hold an electrical trade qualification with experience in electrical heavy engineering or maintenance, and you excel in fault finding, communication, and lateral thinking. You take pride in resolving technical issues and are eager to enhance your skills through additional training. You demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization abilities, flexibility, resourcefulness, and initiative. You are capable of working independently or collaboratively to solve problems and complete tasks effectively. The Tangara Fleet Life Extension project will see you working on a truly high tech project that will enhance the lives for the people of Sydney for years to come.

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 Sunday 25 October 2026. For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail]. 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.