Trainee Coordinator

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

Job summary

Transport for NSW invites applications for a Trainee Coordinator role based with Sydney Trains in Petersham, NSW. You will provide operational and administrative support, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and analyse training data to deliver actionable insights for decision-making.

The role focuses on improving trainee engagement, retention, and compliance, delivering qualified Train Crew into operational supply, and collaborating across multiple teams within Transport for NSW.

Qualifications

• Play a key role in supporting continuous improvement projects and trainee lifecycle processes.
• Provide operational, administrative and project support, coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Track and analyse training data to prepare reports and insights for informed decision-making.
• Work with stakeholders across Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW to optimise trainee engagement and retention.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Initial Employment Training trainee lifecycle.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities for trainees.
• Track training data and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Engage with stakeholders across Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW to balance priorities.

Job description

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Trainee Coordinator

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Petersham, NSW, AU, 2049

Job reference number: 111549

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $124968.0-$144799.0

You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact.Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be excellence and continuous improvement in our operations.In this role, you'll:

Play a key role in supporting continuous improvement projects and initiatives across the Initial Employment Training trainee lifecycle. You will provide operational, administrative and project support, coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, track and analyse training data, and prepare reports and insights to support informed decision-making.

You will work closely with stakeholders across Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW, managing competing priorities and initiatives focused on optimising trainee engagement, retention, compliance and the successful delivery of qualified and competent Train Crew into operational supply.

Help shape the journey of our future Train Crew.

You are a proactive and highly organised coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and is adept at managing competing priorities. With experience supporting projects, programs or operational activities, you take the lead to coordinate activities, track progress against milestones, and deliver high-quality reporting and insights.

You will bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to analyse information and support informed decision-making. You will be comfortable working across a range of stakeholders, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and taking ownership of delivering quality outcomes.

Experience in project coordination, continuous improvement or operationally focused workforce-related programs will be highly regarded.

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 .

Applications close 11:59 PM on Monday 5th 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.

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