Team Leader Traction

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end. You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team. In this role, you'll: Work as a dedicated Team Leader to lead our high performing rail Traction team. Along with leading, the role plans and manages the work allocation to the team, providing frontline technical support, quality and safety assurance and assisting the Electrical Team Manager in ensuring the quality of maintenance on Electrical discipline Infrastructure Fixed Assets in a defined geographical boundary to agreed standards. Work is vital to keeping Sydney moving as we deliver routine maintenance on the railway civil, signal, electrical and control system assets on the metropolitan passenger network and co-ordinate infrastructure incident response. Ensure maintenance is carried out in a manner that meets all standards Provide frontline technical and safety advice and support to the Work Groups Review forward maintenance plans identifying key issues and potential mitigation strategies Coordinate all administration management pertaining to switching/isolations Provide information to and support multi discipline initiatives, fostering a collaborative working environment Execute safety responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities This is a Permanent Full-Time role AVP5.1 based out of Blacktown. You will work on a roster Monday to Friday with shifts on 2 weekends per month expected. The position requires you to be on call and overtime will be required also. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and infromation pack About you We are seeking applications from experienced Electrical Rail Traction employees who understand the electrical network, planning functions, ENSR and internal management systems. The candidate will have a demonstrated history of leading electrical teams, proven experience maintaining rail traction systems and be comfortable with detailed planning and instructions for staff. Electrical Trade Certificate - Plus Qualified as an Authorised Traction Operator and Authorised Traction Live Line Worker and attained Competency Level 4.1 or above Sound knowledge and show extensive experience Rail Traction Networks and 1500 Voltage Overhead Wiring and Transmission lines Busy faced paced leader who can manage people, critical incidents, maintenance and planning while balancing the important day-to-day operations to ensure continuity of service Overhead line work experience is essential in the heavy rail environment Excellent effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, influencing skills and be able to use systems including maintenance management systems, work processing, spreadsheets and other Microsoft suite programs 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. Join us Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers . This is an in-person, on-site role. Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM, Monday 12th October 2026 For more information about this role, please contact DAVID.LITYNSKI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW #LI-Onsite