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The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be a leader in providing world-class public transport services. PTA’s urban passenger rail service has been rated best overall out of five Australian capital city passenger rail systems by Canstar Blue year-on-year since 2011. Investment in the PTA rail network is occurring at an unprecedented level through many projects including METRONET to meet the public’s future needs and expectations. Moving millions of people safely, efficiently and reliably needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.
The rolling stock team is growing and developing its capabilities to manage PTA’s current and future rolling stock assets. We aspire to industry best practice in our engineering and management activities and foster a collaborative and high performing team environment.
The Role
The successful applicant will play a key role in providing electrical engineering support with respect to the acquisition, modification and maintenance of the Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) rollingstock assets (diesel and electric). In addition, this role will use their electrical engineering expertise to assist with management of outsourced rollingstock maintenance contracts.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will need to have:
- Experience in rollingstock or heavy mobile equipment engineering or maintenance is desirable.
- Possession of a relevant engineering qualification (electrical / mechatronics) suitable for admission as a member of the Institute of Engineers (Australia) in the category of Professional Engineer (MIEAust)
- Demonstrated understanding of contract and project management is required.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed conceptual, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
There is currently one (1) full time permanent position available for immediate start.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur for up to 12 months.
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 refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any special requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Geoffrey Hingston, Principal Assurance Engineer on (08) 9326 2759 for specific information about the role.
For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
- A current CV with two work related referees;
- A written statement in no more than two (2) pages demonstrating your suitability for the role, in the context of the JDF selection criteria “core competencies” and “leadership and management”.
- A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
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