Rail Maintainer 1 Level 1

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Rail Operations

Hornsby, NSW, AU, 2077

Job reference number: 109002

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $1344.4-$1697.6

You’re excited by opportunities to explore your potential and try something new.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll be:

Working within our Fleet Maintenance Team at Sydney Trains, the Rail Maintainer will take responsibility to carry out Customer Service tasks.

You will provide assistance as required to maintenance staff with inspection, maintenance, functional testing, repair, and component changes to mechanical/pneumatic and electrical systems, equipment, fittings and components on diesel fleet passenger trains to contribute to the reliability and availability levels for Sydney Trains passenger fleet.

The role requires a current NSW Driver’s Licence, and it is desirable for candidates to hold a SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Forklift licence.

About You

The Rail Maintainer focuses on assisting in the repair of defective trains in the maintenance centres to allow trains to remain in or return to service.

Working across all nontrade and customer service tasks to facilitate the effective and efficient completion of the work. Work is undertaken individually or as part of a team, demonstrating capacity for the self-directed application of basic theoretical knowledge and skill, performing routine tasks under close or general supervision.

You are responsible for the quality of all work performed and the completion of quality systems documentation and/or electronic data collection.

You will undergo training in specific Customer Service tasks such as under carriage grease cleaning, painting, graffiti removal, fitting of decals, replacement of seats and windows. All work is to be carried out with personal Safety and the immediate safety of others as the highest priority.

The Rail Maintainer is responsible for ensuring the immediate work area is maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description here and Sydney Trains info pack here.

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.

Join us

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.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 28th June 2026

For more information about this role, please contact ***email_hidden***.

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.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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