Trade Assistant (Temporary Opportunity - up to 24 months)

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:

Want to be part of delivering a smarter, more sustainable rail network?

Sydney Trains’ Tangara fleet makes up a quarter of our suburban rail fleet.

To ensure its longevity, the Tangara Fleet Life Extension project will upgrade operating systems, modernise onboard passenger information systems, and enhance accessibility features for mobility-impaired passengers.

The project will also help build our future workforce capabilities, strengthen local economies and support the long-term growth of NSW’s transportation industry.

• Pick, label and package components into kits for project dispatch
• Organise parts accurately and maintain clean, functional storage areas
• Support compliance and dispatch processes
• Coordinate closely with supply chain and planning teams
• Use mechanical aptitude to identify, handle and prepare stock effectively
• Contribute to efficient logistics with attention to detail and safety

For more information on this position and the organisational unit, view the Role Description and Sydney Trains Fleet Maintenance candidate info pack.

About you

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

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday 7 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JACOB.STOCKMAN2@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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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