About Us:

RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) is a subsidiary of the RATP Group, a global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world’s third largest public transport operator.

Our 25,000 people design, operate, maintain and modernise urban and interurban transportation networks. We serve more than 100 cities in 17 countries, delivering tailored mobility solutions that address each community’s unique environmental, social, and economic challenges.

We build, deliver and commit for the best of public transport – every day, everywhere, for everybody – to make it the natural choice for cities and passengers.

As an Operator & Maintainer to the Australian Federal and NSW governments, Parklife Metro is leading a transformative metro project connecting St Marys to Bradfield, linking with the new Western Sydney Airport.

The Parklife Metro (PLM) consortium, made up of Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild, is delivering the Stations, Systems, Trains and Operations & Maintenance (SSTOM) package of works for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport (SM-WSA) project.

RDWSA will proudly operate and maintain 6 new stations, 12 metro trains, core rail systems, and a state-of-the-art stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills on the Western Sydney Airport metro line for 15 years after the line has become operational. 

About the Role:

Reporting to the Asset Production Manager, you will act as the technical and asset authority for Rollingstock and Rail Systems, ensuring assets are safe, reliable, compliant and optimised for long-term performance. 

You will work closely with OEMs (including Siemens), Sydney Metro and internal operations teams to deliver outcomes aligned to RSNL, ONRSR accreditation, WHS legislation, CCID obligations and ISO 55001 in a GOA4 operation. Your responsibilities may include: 

• Asset lifecycle management of Siemens passenger rollingstock and rail systems
• Governance of signalling, CBTC, communications, OCC and depot systems
• Contract and performance management of OEMs and key suppliers
• Configuration control, engineering change and safety assurance
• Reliability improvement, RAMS reporting and defect management
• Compliance with RSNL, ONRSR, WHS, TfNSW and Contractual requirements
• Oversight and Assurance of the 25 kVAC traction power
• Oversight of Infrastructure Maintenance Vehicles (IMVs), hi-rail vehicles and depot working equipment
• Electrical Management of the 25 kVAC traction power network.
• Assurance of plant registration, certification and Minimum Operating Standards compliance

What We Offer:

• Be the Lead for the FM function for a landmark driverless metro system.
• Join a global operator (RATP Dev) with 100+ years of public transport expertise with international exposure to other RATP.
• A permanent full-time position with access to a wide range of benefits and much more.
• Discounted gym memberships to a range of gyms including the major brands
• Discounted allied health support such as massage and physio at select suppliers
• Discounted health meal options and supplements
• Discounts on sports retails brands
• Novated Leasing Options
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Working From Home Support
• EAP services including confidential advice
• Annual Salary Reviews

About You:

You are a senior rail engineering or asset management professional with strong system-level judgement and experience operating in a safety-critical, heavily regulated environment. You will bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent
• Demonstrated asset management capability aligned to ISO 55001
• Experience managing OEMs (Siemens experience highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of RSNL, ONRSR accreditation and WHS due-diligence obligations
• Experience working in electrified rail environments (25 kVAC)
• Experience governing on-track plant, hi-rail vehicles and plant registration requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and governance capability
• Proven experience in CBTC, signalling, rollingstock or automated metro operations 

At RATP Dev, we believe great public transport is delivered by diverse people with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds - including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We hire based on capability, potential, and values, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.