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 to establish a pool of suitably qualified candidates 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:
Note*** This position has been withdrawn - Level 6 Senior Signals Systems Engineer - Fixed term contract until Jan 2023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
Pool
This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which permanent full-time appointments will be made within the next 12 months. Offers may be made on a permanent or fixed term basis with possible extensions and/or permanency.
Please note: Open to non-permanent Residents/Citizens. We will offer assistance with relocation and visa sponsorship for suitably qualified and experienced international candidates who meet the criteria.
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 specify which position you wish to be considered for and provide the following:
- A current CV with two work related referees;
- A covering letter not exceeding two pages specifying the position, outlining your relevant skills, abilities and suitability for the position as per the JDF; 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.
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