About the role

Join a team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality rail infrastructure. As a Rail Systems Engineer, you'll lead and support projects focused on the development, replacement, and monitoring of communication and control systems. You'll be involved in system design, installation, commissioning, and testing, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements. The role also includes stakeholder coordination, resolving technical issues, supervising junior staff, and maintaining PTA assets through investigations and maintenance support.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you’ll contribute to project and financial management by overseeing medium-complexity projects, monitoring budgets, and preparing key documentation such as business cases and consultancy briefs. You'll also conduct system inspections, analyse performance, and produce technical reports. This role requires a proactive approach to safety, a strong understanding of industry trends, and the ability to act on behalf of the line manager when required. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving and sustaining critical rail systems across the network.

About You!

To excel in this role, you should possess:

Holds an Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification meeting IEAust membership requirements, with recent experience in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of communications or control systems infrastructure.

Proven experience in managing projects and contracts, ensuring compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and operational requirements.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, field staff, and key stakeholders while working independently when needed.

Proven ability to apply engineering methods to analyse and resolve issues, supported by strong research and evaluation skills, along with effective time management to meet targets and deadlines.

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 are currently two fixed term opportunities available to 31 December 2029 with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 12 months.

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 Aminul Islam on (08) 9326 5417 for specific information about the role.

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

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.

A written application (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience addressing the Core Competencies and Conceptual, Analytical & Problem Solving selection criteria as per 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 37509 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, Wednesday 16 July 2025