About Great River City Light Rail

Western Sydney is one of the fastest growing regions in our country, with the population of Greater Parramatta alone set to climb by 50 per cent by 2041 and at Great River City Light Rail we want to create new communities, connect great places and help locals and visitors move around and explore what the region has to offer. The new Light Rail will connect Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia, spanning 12 kilometres and utilising state-of-the-art vehicles that delivers comfortable, user-friendly and high-performance services. By 2026, around 28,000 people will use Parramatta Light Rail every day and an estimated 130,000 people will be living within walking distance of light rail stops.

We have completed the installation of all track and light rail stop overhead canopies. Ongoing minor construction work continues, including the fit out of light rail stops, installation of power substations, light rail overhead wiring and underground cabling. In addition, the Stabling and Maintenance Facility at Camellia continues to be transformed into a world-class facility with works underway to fit out the administration building and fleet maintenance workshop.

The role

Whilst we are in operational readiness phase there will be a focus on the technical training program. This will include working closely with the Technical Trainer developing training documentation, and then supporting the delivery of the training. As a subject matter expert, there will be an opportunity to provide input to the testing and commissioning teams and execute ‘operational exercises’ during trial running. With the transition to operations your role will change. With a newly recruited team of Technicians, you will be responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance activities. With a focus on service, performance, and fleet availability you will help drive efficiency in the team, providing technical support.

What you bring

In addition to tertiary qualifications (Min. Cert III Mechatronics or technology trade cert.) your background will include extensive rollingstock maintenance experience. Your high-level problem-solving skills will allow you to manage difficult and complex tasks within tight time frames. Equally important is the ability to engage and build effective working relationships both internally and externally with a focus on building a cohesive team and then development and leadership.

Essential to your success will be the ability to build and lead the function from operational readiness phase to first passenger services and beyond. In addition to your uncompromising attitude to the safety of our employees, clients, and customers you will be passionate about being part of a workplace that is based on respect, promotes diversity, and encourages inclusiveness.

The benefits for you

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits and a positive culture that embraces diversity and employee feedback. We genuinely invest in our people and the work you carry out at Transdev touches the lives of your family, friends and future generations alike. Working in a growing, global business will provide diverse career experiences for you to make your mark, push boundaries and reach your maximum potential.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on our Work180 page

Our Values and beliefs

The work we carry out at Transdev touches the lives of our families, friends and future generations alike. Contributing to our growing, global business means you can make your mark, push boundaries and reach your maximum potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We support applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and/or Intersex (LGBTI), people with disabilities, religious beliefs, and ethnicity.

Our recruitment process

We have an uncompromising attitude to the safety of our employees, client and customers so our recruitment process may include medicals, unparalleled drug & alcohol testing, police checks, licence checks and right to work checks. By submitting your personal information to Transdev you consent to such information being collected, held, used and disclosed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Interested?

If you're as passionate about delivering service as we are then click the ‘Apply now’ button to go to our Transdev careers website and complete your application form online.