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SalaryLevel TOIA, $1,148.50 - $1,483.40 per week plus shift allowances & 11% superannuation
About the Job
Join the Public Transport Authority's mission to lead the way in world-class public transport services. As a Transit Officer, you'll be more than a law enforcement professional – you will play a crucial role in the community by ensuring the safety and security of passengers throughout the Perth Metropolitan rail network.
Why Transit Officers?
- Dynamic Role: Challenge yourself in a dynamic role where every day brings new situations.
- Impactful Contribution: Be a crucial first responder, ensuring the safety and security of over 40 million rail boardings annually.
- Professional Growth: Enjoy fantastic pay and conditions with ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Watch this video to hear one of our Transit Officers share their experiences and insights into this rewarding profession.
Ready to embark on a rewarding career? Do you have the physical capabilities required, are you able to handle pressure and enjoy the challenge of resolving problems and difficult situations?
Apply now and become an integral part of our dedicated team committed to providing exceptional public transport services. Your journey begins here!"
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is rapidly expanding with sustainability front of mind. We’re recruiting to cater for current vacancies and impressive demand, offering permanent positions and genuine stability.
We have a pipeline of METRONET projects underway including the Yanchep rail extension, the Thornlie to Cockburn link and the Morley-Ellenbrook line which are all in the design and construction phase. We require many highly skilled, motivated, and professional people to bolster our numbers ensuring we continue to provide the highest level of service to the community.
If you’d like to know more about the METRONET projects, please visit .
What's in it for me?
Join the team and you will receive full paid training, an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave, shift work with regular start & finish times, full uniform with endless career advancement opportunities.
Want to know more, Attend one of our Information Sessions! It is highly recommended you attend an information session as it will provide an excellent insight into the daily responsibilities of the role and will give you the opportunity to talk to people who work in this field.
These sessions will be held at the Public Transport Centre, 116 West Parade East Perth on the following dates:
- Thurs, 11 January 2024, 6pm to 7pm: click
- (Additional seats available)
Please note: You don't need to submit a formal application. Simply click on one of the links above, to attend the session date of your choice, enter your details and you'll receive a ticket to your session via an email.
I’m having trouble booking in an info session
Not a problem. Please phone our friendly Recruitment team on (08) 9326 2061 who will guide you on the steps to register.
There are several stages of the Transit Officer recruitment process, and you must be available to attend each stage in person with the following dates below:
- Aptitude and Physical Testing: 26 – 31 January 2024
- Interviews: 8 – 15 February 2024
- Psychologist interview and medical assessment: 6 - 15 March 2024
How do I apply?
To be considered for this process, you must submit the following:
- A current resume with two work related referees; and
- A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.
If, after reading the Transit Officer Information Booklet and Job Description Form (JDF) attached to the advert, you would like to discuss the role of a Transit Officer, please contact Jeremy Carroll on (08) 9326 2870 during office hours.
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 is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which permanent appointments will be made within the next 12 months.
Please note - To be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.
Applicants are requested to apply online, using the ‘Apply for Job' button at the top/bottom of the screen. Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the attached Transit Officer Information Booklet as it will assist you in applying for this position.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to lodge your application as late, pro forma, and emailed applications will not be accepted. If you are experiencing difficulties with lodging your application, please contact our Recruitment team on (08) 9326 2061.
For more information about the PTA, please visit our website at .
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About the PTA
The 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).
