About the role

Join the PTA as a Senior Track Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and compliance of our rail infrastructure. This position provides expert engineering support across maintenance, design, construction, upgrades, and modifications of track assets. As a senior member of the team, you'll contribute to operational performance, lead safety and improvement initiatives, and support both technical development and team capability within the Track branch.

As Senior Track Engineer within the Track Engineering team, you will be involved in developing asset management strategies for the track assets and providing engineering input into the design, maintenance & construction \of the PTA track assets. . The role also involves developing track standards, procedures and guidelines, contributing to risk management, policy development, and performance reporting. With a focus on engineering best practices and regulatory compliance, you'll help shape the future of PTA’s rail network through asset management and renewal programs.

About You!

To excel in this role, you should possess:

Professionally qualified with extensive experience in planning, designing, delivering, and commissioning track maintenance or construction works within complex, asset-intensive rail environments.

Strong understanding of rail safety legislation, safety management systems, and asset management frameworks, with the ability to develop and interpret standards for civil and transport infrastructure.

Proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build stakeholder relationships, write clear technical reports, and resolve complex technical and operational issues through sound analytical thinking.

Highly organised with a proven ability to meet deadlines through effective teamwork and delegation, while demonstrating accountability, safety leadership, and a commitment to continuous personal development.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You can expect.

Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways

Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym

Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles

Supportive Team Environment

Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact Lyndsey Teng on (08) 9236 5603 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email [email protected].

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.

A written application (no longer than 3 pages) outlining your experience and addressing all Selection Criteria in the JDF.

Applicants must apply online, using the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the screen. This will take you to the WA Jobs board www.jobs.wa.gov.au where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert. If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number 37564 in the web search box.

Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC’s will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants may also need to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.

Closing Date - 5:00 pm, Thursday 10 July 2025