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 RoleThe Track Branch within the Network & Infrastructure division of the PTA has an exciting opportunity available for filling on a permanent, full-time basis.As a Senior Track Engineer, your key focus will be to provide engineering support and expertise for the maintenance, design, construction, upgrades and modifications of the Track Branch assets. Your work will contribute to the overall performance, reliability, and compliance of the PTA Track network.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Relevant professional qualifications that would satisfy the admission requirement for Professional membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Proven experience in providing Track Engineering expertise and knowledge in the planning, design, delivery and commissioning of maintenance and/or construction works in an operational asset intensive environment.
- Proven experience in the development, design and delivery of rail projects, including understanding of project management principals.
- Proven experience in applying safety management systems and knowledge of the Rail Safety Legislation.
- Proven experience in applying asset management frameworks contributing to asset management strategy.
- Proven ability to develop and interpret standards for the construction of civil and rail related assets.
- Demonstrated experience in providing leadership to others that contributes to the achievement of agreed outcomes for a team.
- A written application addressing all the selection criteria from the JDF in no more than 3 pages.
-About the PTAThe Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) is responsible for the operation of all bus, train and ferry public transport services in the greater metropolitan area under the Transperth brand. It also operates public transport services in regional centres, operates road coach and rail passenger services to regional area under the Transwa brand, and administers School Bus Services (SBS).