Rail Quality Auditor & Technical Inspector

Transport for NSW; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Quality Audit Technical Inspector for a fixed-term role in Newcastle, NSW. The position involves auditing and testing across rail assets, with strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and project objectives.

The role is on-site with no hybrid option and runs for up to 21 months. The candidate will bring electrical, mechanical and fabrication expertise, including welding/boiler making, plus proven fault finding and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical and fabrication qualifications with welding/boiler making.
• Experience in rolling stock manufacture or other heavy vehicle/manufacturing environment.
• Accomplished fault finder, strong communicator and lateral thinker.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and testing activities across rail assets and systems.
• Investigate technical issues, analyse system performance, and contribute to improvement recommendations.
• Monitor and report on quality outcomes to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and project requirements.
• Support project reporting and delivery objectives, including schedule and performance targets.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, technical specialists, and regulators to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Fabrication

Welding

Boiler making

Rolling stock experience

Fault finding

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Quality Audit Technical Inspector for a fixed-term role in Newcastle, NSW. The position involves auditing and testing across rail assets, with strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and project objectives.

The role is on-site with no hybrid option and runs for up to 21 months. The candidate will bring electrical, mechanical and fabrication expertise, including welding/boiler making, plus proven fault finding and strong communication.