Train Captain (Temporary Opportunity - up to 8 months)

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

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 the Rolling Stock projects Team under the Fleet Maintenance branch of Sydney Trains, contributing to the testing and rollout of the New Regional Fleet (NRF).

This role will see you leading commissioning activities on board test trains and working with multiple stakeholders across different organisations for the Regional Rail Project. You will ensure that each test is performed in a safe and efficient manner, confirming compliance with network rules and procedures. You will monitor train performance and verify that minimum operating standards are met so that the test trains are in a fit state to operate on the network.

This role will involve the development of testing briefs and plans in preparation for a range of tests on various train subsystems across Sydney and NSW.


For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Experience in the rail industry and preferably within rail operations/ train crewing, fleet maintenance or testing and commissioning.  You’re recognised as being able to successfully problem solve and manage conflicting priorities under time constraints.
You also have strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to conduct report writing, review engineering documentation and successfully engage with stakeholders. 

This is a front-line Award RC5 role located on-site at Auburn and Flemington. It is a temporary opportunity to 30/03/2027. You will be required to work shifts on a 24/7 rotating roster and at times you may be required to travel regionally and interstate. The role will focus on testing in metropolitan Sydney but move to regional and interstate testing early to mid 2026. 

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.

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