Light Rail Drivers - Indigenous Identified Role

Why settle for a desk job when you can enjoy some of the best views Parramatta has to offer?

About Great River City Light Rail

Western Sydney is one of the fastest growing regions in our country, with the population of Greater Parramatta alone set to climb by 50 per cent by 2041 and at Great River City Light Rail we want to create new communities, connect great places and help locals and visitors move around and explore what the region has to offer. Spanning 12 kilometres the new Light Rail connects Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia, the new Light Rail vehicles will deliver comfortable, user-friendly and high-performance services. By 2026, around 28,000 people will use Parramatta Light Rail every day and an estimated 130,000 people will be living within walking distance of the Light Rail stops.

 We have completed the installation of all track and Light Rail stop overhead canopies. Ongoing minor construction work continues, including the fit out of Light Rail stops, installation of power substations, Light Rail overhead wiring and underground cabling. In addition, the Stabling and Maintenance Facility at Camellia continues to be transformed into a world-class facility with works underway to fit out the administration building and fleet maintenance workshop.

What do you need to become a Light Rail driver? 

• You must have a proven record of safe driving on the road and have a current NSW Drivers Licence (C Class) with a minimum of 5 years experience on your full licence (not including Learners/Provisional)

• Being a full-time Light Rail driver means a commitment to shift work and being available to work 38 hours per week. Your shifts will include early starts, late finishes, weekends, and public holidays



•  We have an uncompromising attitude to the safety of our employees, clients, and customers. It is important that you are medically fit to perform the functions of a Light Rail driver and our pre-employment medical checks including drug & alcohol testing will confirm this. Our recruitment process also includes police, licence, and right-to-work checks

Our commitment to you 

Because we are convinced everyone has something to offer people and society, you will be joining a welcoming organisation that embraces diversity and invests in its people so you can make your mark, push boundaries and reach your maximum potential. We believe that everyone deserves a fair chance, and we want every individual to embrace their strengths. Recognised as an AWEI Bronze employer we are committed to a diverse workforce which reflects the communities that we serve, and we encourage applications from all walks of life, creating a safe, supportive, and secure environment to bring your whole self to work. Many of our team leaders and managers started their careers as Light Rail Drivers and thrived on the opportunity.

As a Light Rail driver, you will receive paid training and continuous support from the team leaders and your colleagues. Your training will include theory and being out on the network paired with a mentor so you can gain first-hand driving experience. As a journey maker you will have access to five weeks of annual leave, competitive pay and other employee benefits such as free on-site parking and Light Rail travel.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on our Work180 page

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. This is a program to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role.

Next Steps

1.     Click the ‘Apply now’ button to submit your application

2.     Complete the application form and attach your resume AND a copy of your driving record with your application (Required)

• To do this, login to your Service NSW account online and request an uncertified ($25) digital record of your driving history