About the role

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is seeking a skilled Reliability Engineer to drive asset performance, availability, and improvement across facilities infrastructure. This role applies reliability engineering principles to support maintenance teams and enhance asset lifecycle planning. You'll lead root cause analysis, FMECA, and asset data modelling to optimise maintenance strategies and contribute to the development of asset management plans and technical frameworks that ensure safe, reliable rail operations.

In this multifaceted role, you'll oversee quality control, safety compliance, and governance, ensuring engineering standards align with PTA requirements. You'll manage contract development, tender evaluations, and stakeholder engagement, while providing expert technical advice across the Branch. From drafting maintenance documentation to supporting testing and commissioning, your work will shape the future of infrastructure reliability. Flexibility for on-call duties and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential in this high-impact position.

About You!

To excel in this role, you should possess:

Holds an engineering degree eligible for Engineers Australia membership or has significant experience in infrastructure reliability.

Proven experience in asset renewals, planning, design, and commissioning, with deep knowledge of building services systems and lifecycle reliability.

Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and proven leadership experience in managing critical assets and complex environments.

Excels in managing multiple stakeholders, delivering clear technical reports, and facilitating effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex information and meet deadlines through coordinated teamwork.

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.

This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 12 months. 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 William Lee on (08) 9326 5670 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 2 pages) outlining your experience, and addressing the Core Competencies, Communication & Interpersonal and Conceptual, Analytical and 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 36838 in the web search box.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

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, Friday 31 October 2025