Job opportunity

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions.  As a fast growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world.  Rail transport is vital for our continued success and growth through our many projects including METRONET to meet the public’s needs and expectations.  Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for suitably qualified people with demonstrated in-depth field experience in signalling systems in a railway safety environment.  Depending on the position, successful applicants will have specific experience that includes designing, constructing, commissioning, maintaining and/or fault finding of modern signalling and train control systems.

The Roles

The Network and Infrastructure division currently have three Level 5 vacancies and two Level 6 vacancies to fill within the Signals branch at the PTA. They are as follows:

• Level 6 Senior Signals Systems Engineer - Fixed term contract until Jan 2023
• Level 6 Senior Signals Engineer - Permanent appointment
• Level 5 Signals Engineer - Permanent appointment
• Level 5 Signals System Engineer – Permanent appointment
• Level 5 Rail Systems Engineer – Permanent appointment

The  above roles are involved in a range of functions as listed below

• Signalling design including writing standards, undertaking design and verification of relay based / processor based interlockings
• Testing and commissioning of signalling systems and undertaking Functional tester, Principle’s tester and Tester in Charge roles
• Project engineering roles which involve engineering leadership of a number of signalling projects
• Maintenance engineering including undertaking of Root cause analysis, reliability analysis, development of technical maintenance instructions, undertaking type approvals etc
• Rail systems including train control, Automatic train protection equipment

Applicants are strongly encouraged to the Job Description Form’s to provide a targeted application that is contextualised to the requirements of the role.  We are looking for candidates who have either specialist knowledge or are experienced in a range of functions as listed above

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.

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 offer an attractive immigration and relocation package to the recommended candidate.

Further Information

Please contact Chetan Watel, Signalling Engineering Manager on (08) 9326 2126 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:

1. A current CV with two work related referees;

2. A covering letter not exceeding two pages outlining your relevant skills, abilities and suitability for the position as per the JDF; and

3. A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.

COVID-19

Applicants are advised of the WA Government’s recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA (including Public Transport). Applicants will be required to be vaccinated to be eligible for employment. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.

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.