About Us:

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. We are an international Group strongly rooted in the communities that we operate in.

At Transdev we believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in building a brighter future together.

Your role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician based in our Balmain Shipyard on a fixed term full time contract up to mid-May 2026. Reporting to the Production Manager you will be joining a small team of electricians all working together to maintain our Sydney vessel fleet and other facilities such as wharves, offices and plant equipment. Your main duties include scheduled and unscheduled electrical maintenance and repairs with travel between wharves located in Circular Quay, Barangaroo, Manly and Inner Harbour Wharves.

Your responsibilities:

· Ensure Supervisors’ needs are met for the maintenance and repairing of vessels

· Ability to diagnose and fault find on systems including control circuits

· Install and service electrical, electronic systems and equipment on our vessels

· Able to interpret schematics / system drawings (including control & monitoring systems)

· Confined space ticket (desirable)

The talent you bring:

· Qualifications as Electrician (preferably with marine / shipyard experience).

· Completed Cert III in Electrotechnology

· Possess the relevant certifications and own tools to carry out the duties as required (i.e. Electrical Contractors Licence NSW).

· Our Electricians are self-driven, passionate about the trade and a team player capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team within time constraints. This position will suit someone who is a keen problem solver, great in fault finding and produce work to a high standard and within safety regulations.

Don’t tick all the boxes? We welcome applicants with varied professional backgrounds and experiences. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this or another role at Transdev.

Why join us?

· Inclusive Culture: We build a supportive culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.

· Employee Resource Groups: Transdev supports employee-led groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

· Growth and Development: We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

· Flexible Work Options: We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees

· Community Impact: We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.

Transdev celebrates diversity and equal opportunities! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, Indigenous status, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.

To request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process please contact Menchie [email protected]

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you!

Apply by completing the application form and submitting your resume and/or cover letter which details why you’re a great fit for this role. We value unique perspectives and are dedicated to fair and equitable hiring practices. Our selection process includes an online application, phone interview, face-to-face panel interview, background checks (including, Police, Rights to Work, Reference Checks and pre-employment medical).

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you to Transdev Sydney Ferries!