Testing & Commissioning Engineer, TFLE Cardiff (Temporary up to 24 months)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer for the TFLE Cardiff project. This fixed-term, full-time role supports testing and commissioning activities to ensure upgraded assets meet safety and quality standards.

The position is based on-site in Cardiff (Newcastle), NSW, Australia, with shift work and no hybrid arrangements. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing and commissioning experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience in rail, heavy vehicle, manufacturing or similar operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing and commissioning activities for a rail project.
• Troubleshoot failures and identify root causes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing instructions and processes.

Skills

Rail experience

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Testing & Commissioning Engineer, TFLE Cardiff (Temporary up to 24 months)

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:

Be working as part of a team delivering testing and commissioning activities for an established rail project, helping ensure upgraded assets meet technical, quality and safety requirements.

You'll complete static and dynamic testing, troubleshoot failures to identify root causes, and provide clear updates on testing progress and emerging issues.

You'll help drive continuous improvement in testing instructions and processes, while building your experience and exposure to Sydney Trains operations, standards and ways of working.

This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity for up to 24 months, based on-site in Cardiff (Newcastle), NSW. The role involves shift work and, due to its operational nature, requires an on-site presence. As such, hybrid working arrangements are not available.

About you

Your engineering expertise and practical approach will see you thrive in a hands‑on testing and commissioning environment, solving problems and delivering safe, quality outcomes.

You're a collaborative problem solver with experience in rail, heavy vehicle, manufacturing or a similar operational environment. You're organised, adaptable and confident working both independently and within a team.

You've got a relevant tertiary engineering qualification, strong technical and safety knowledge, and the ability to confidently interpret electrical schematics.

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.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

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.