Trade Assistant

You're agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

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:

Join a project shaping a smarter, more sustainable rail network. The Tangara Fleet Life Extension program is a key initiative that will upgrade operating systems, modernise passenger information systems, and improve accessibility for mobility-impaired customers—supporting the long-term future of Sydney's rail network.

Join our team at the Auburn Heavy Maintenance Centre as a Trade Assistant. We currently have three temporary opportunities available, with contract terms ranging from 11 to 22 months. These positions support the development of a skilled future workforce, strengthen local communities, and contribute to the ongoing success of NSW's transport industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Picking, labelling, and packaging components into kits for project dispatch

• Conducting cycle counts and performing general warehouse duties

• Organising parts accurately and maintaining clean, efficient storage areas

• Supporting compliance and dispatch processes

• Collaborating closely with supply chain and planning teams

• Applying mechanical aptitude to identify, handle, and prepare stock

• Contributing to safe and efficient logistics operations with strong attention to detail

For more information, please refer to the Role Description and the Sydney Trains Fleet Maintenance Candidate Information Pack.

About you

You are a safety-focused, hands-on team player who thrives in a fast-paced maintenance environment. You bring experience supporting trades personnel across multiple disciplines, contributing to both technical and customer-focused outcomes. You're a practical team player with solid warehouse or supply chain experience and a sharp eye for detail. You know your way around warehousing systems and can recognise and organise mechanical parts with confidence

You are confident working independently, managing your time effectively to meet deadlines. At the same time, you are highly collaborative, working seamlessly with trades and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining high standards.

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 Sunday 6 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact ***************@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

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