If you’re looking to make a difference in your own backyard, this career is for you.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
lead tunnel system assurance activities for regional tunnel operating systems across Transport for NSW, ensuring tunnel infrastructure operates safely, reliably and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will provide technical oversight across maintenance and upgrade projects, working with systems such as OMCS, PMCS, TMCS, ITS and Fire and Life Safety systems. Based in Tweed Heads, you’ll operate with a high level of autonomy, collaborating with operators, engineers and contractors to manage condition data, resolve technical issues and ensure assurance standards remain robust across the tunnel asset lifecycle.
This is a Permanent Full Time position.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
you are an experienced Systems or Electrical Engineer with strong hands‑on knowledge of tunnel operating systems, control systems, PLCs and integrated ICT environments. You are confident interpreting technical documentation, managing system assurance and supporting maintenance, upgrades and performance testing across complex infrastructure. You communicate clearly, work comfortably with operational and field teams, and bring sound judgement, technical depth and a strong safety and compliance mindset. Experience in tunnel, infrastructure or similarly complex operational environments will see you thrive in this role.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 14 June 2026
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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