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.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible leading the engineering team within the Communications branch ensuring the Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) assets and infrastructure are safe and fit for purpose; developing and contributing to asset management plans, design, maintenance regimes, projects; managing and conducting testing and commissioning activities and all other associated activities in accordance with PTA and regulatory requirements.
To be successful in this position you will need to possess:
- Relevant professional qualifications that would satisfy the admission requirement for Professional membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Substantial experience in communications systems design, commissioning and maintenance.
- Substantial experience in providing engineering expertise and knowledge in the planning, design and delivery of maintenance and/or construction works in an operational asset intensive environment.
- Substantial experience in applying asset management frameworks and leading the development of asset management strategy.
- Substantial experience in managing the performance of an operational team and financial/physical resources in the achievement of agreed outcomes and providing a customer focused service.
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 Mr. Jason Salt, Communications Engineering Manager on (08) 9326 3825 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 application addressing selection criteria 1 & 2 from the JDF, in no more than 2 pages; and
- 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.
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 at the commensurate level or lower for up to 12 months.
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