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 be the technical and asset authority for Track, Civil & Structures, ensuring all permanent way, civil, and structural assets are safe, compliant, reliable, and optimised for long-term performance. You will lead lifecycle management, inspection regimes, renewals, modifications, and contractor performance for all assets, including:

• Ballasted and slab track systems, rail, sleepers, fastenings, turnouts, switches & crossings (S&C)
• Drainage, formation, earthworks and geotechnical systems
• Retaining walls, embankments, bridges, culverts, structural spans, tunnels, stations, depots, pavements, fencing and noise walls

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical authority for track geometry, structural integrity, and civil asset performance
• Development and management of asset lifecycle strategies, condition monitoring, and renewal planning
• Compliance with RSNL, WHS legislation, ONRSR accreditation, and relevant Australian Standards
• Oversight of track condition monitoring, on-track plant, track machines, and associated maintenance equipment
• Contractor performance management for track and civil maintenance packages
• Incident support, including derailments, washouts, and emergency response
• Asset performance reporting, defect prioritisation, and risk management in accordance with SFAIRP/ALARP principles
• Coordination across multi-party interfaces, including Sydney Metro, D&C contractors, OEMs, and Independent Certifiers

What We Offer:

• Lead the Track, Civil & Structures function for a landmark driverless metro project
• Join a global operator with 100+ years of public transport expertise and international exposure
• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and benefits
• Discounted gym memberships, allied health support, and healthy meal options
• Novated leasing options
• Employee recognition programs and working-from-home support
• EAP services including confidential advice
• Annual salary reviews

About You:

You are a senior rail infrastructure professional with 7–10 years’ experience in rail asset management, particularly in track, civil, and structural domains. You bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical/Electrical with relevant rail experience)
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) accreditation for relevant categories
• Strong understanding of RSNL, ONRSR, WHS, TfNSW MOS, and relevant Australian Standards
• Experience in heavy/metro rail track maintenance, renewals, and civil/structural asset inspections
• Proven ability to manage OEMs, contractors, and multi-party interfaces
• Strong technical decision-making with demonstrated SFAIRP/ALARP competency
• Experience in electrified rail environments
• Competence with Maximo and data-driven performance analysis

Desirable:

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), RPEQ/RPEng
• Asset Management certification (IAM / CAAM)
• RAMS (EN 50126/50129) and RCM experience

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.