Senior Simulation and Modelling Analyst

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 155,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking a Senior Simulation and Modelling Analyst to evaluate timetable performance and model proposed timetables using RailSys. The role involves analysing infrastructure impacts, preparing reports, and making recommendations to senior management.

This fixed-term full-time position supports hybrid working arrangements and is based in Alexandria, NSW. The successful candidate will have strong analytical abilities, experience with rail operations, and proven skills in timetable

Qualifications

• Experience with rail timetable simulations and modelling.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and present findings to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Simulation and Modelling Team to evaluate timetable performance.
• Model proposed timetables to test structure and robustness.
• Conduct infrastructure modelling to verify objectives of new rail projects.

Skills

Timetable modelling

Rail operations

Analytical skills

Report writing

Tools

RailSys

Job description

Senior Simulation and Modelling Analyst (Up to 20 Months Temporary Opportunity)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location: Alexandria, NSW, AU, 2015

Job reference number: 112074

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $155418.0-$172237.0

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

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:

Work within our Simulation and Modelling Team in the Rail Operations division at Sydney Trains with a focus on evaluation and analysis of the technical integrity and performance characteristics of existing, proposed and future timetables.

The role will utilise the RailSys analytical tool for the simulation of rail operations, and provide advice on timetable, infrastructure and rolling stock improvements necessary to achieve performance criteria.

You will use your understanding of Rail Operations to undertake modelling of proposed timetables to test the structure of timetables, and to confirm that timetables are sound and robust.

In addition to this, the role will also involve conducting infrastructure modelling to confirm that the functional objectives of new rail infrastructure can be achieved. This will see you preparing reports and presentations on the outcomes of modelling and analysis for Senior Management and key stakeholders, to make clear recommendations to support decision making.

Your relevant understanding of rail infrastructure and the rail operational environment, combined with your demonstrated ability to use software systems and techniques to develop timetable specifications and simulations, will ideally be complemented by specific experience using the RailSys analytical tool.

You’re recognised for your well-developed analytical, conceptual, problem solving and decision-making skills, along with sound verbal and written communication, presentation and technical writing skills.

This is an Award RC6 Temporary Full-Time role till 30/06/2028 located at Alexandria, with flexibility through our Hybrid working model.

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 .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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