Junior Rail Systems Technician/Engineer – Maintenance & Engineering

Junior Rail Systems Technician/Engineer – Maintenance & Engineering

Sydney | Casual shift-based role with potential to become permanent

We are looking for a practical, hands-on all-rounder interested in developing a career in the railway industry.

The role is primarily focused on maintenance and fault response, working on railway signalling, platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers and associated metro technologies. You will also support engineering and continuous-improvement activities aimed at improving product reliability, performance and serviceability.

The role

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance

• Inspect, adjust, test and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment

• Carry out fault finding, root-cause analysis and technical investigations

• Support product improvements and application engineering for client requirements

• Participate in site testing, troubleshooting and technical inspections

• Prepare maintenance records, technical reports and engineering documentation

• Work with clients, suppliers and project teams

• Attend railway sites across Sydney

This is a shift-based role requiring regular night and weekend work. Responsibilities will be matched to your qualifications, experience and assessed competency.

About you

We welcome applications from:

• Recent Engineering or diploma graduates

• Final-year Engineering students

• School leavers with strong technical and hands-on aptitude

You should have:

• Practical skills in mechanical, electrical, electronic or mechatronic systems

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability

• Good attention to detail and a strong safety mindset

• Fluent written and spoken English

• Willingness to work rostered night shifts, weekends and at different sites

• Current Australian working rights

Railway experience is advantageous but not essential.

Korean language skills are highly advantageous for technical coordination with overseas teams.

Why apply?

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced railway technology

• Work across both maintenance and engineering activities

• Develop practical fault-finding and product-improvement skills

• Work across different systems, sites and project activities

• Grow with a small, capable and practical technical team

• Potential to transition to permanent employment