Description:
Maintenance Superintendent - Track
Job Summary
Division Name:
Network & Infrastructure
Position No:
36182
Closing Date:
2024-05-15 5:00 PM
Location:
East Perth
Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Salary:
Level 6, SOA, $116,675 - $137,061 pa plus 11% superannuation
About the Job
MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - TRACK
The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. 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 Western Australia's continued success and economic growth and through our many projects including METRONET, PTA seeks to meet the public's needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.
About the Role
We are seeking applications from suitably experienced candidates to fill the role of Maintenance Superintendent - Track. In this role the winning candidate will lead and manage the Track Maintenance team activities which includes routine maintenance, construction, upgrades and modifications of the branch assets, contributing to the overall performance, reliability and compliance of the PTA network. They will contribute to the strategic direction, planning and performance ensuring team members have clarity and understanding of expectations and standards. The incumbent will contribute to developing a positive safety culture, undertaking incident management and investigation activities embedding required improvement; contributing ideas and opinions for continuous improvement in workplace safety and maintenance delivery ensuring works carried out comply with PTA requirements and other legislative requirements.
About You
To succeed in this position, you must have:
- Suitable experience working in a rail environment with possession of relevant Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics, preferably Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure; OR a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree or Diploma in a relevant field and/or substantial experience in the maintenance of civil/track assets including applying track maintenance and construction policies, techniques and procedures.
- Good experience and understanding of the capabilities of major tools and machineries required for maintenance and construction of track in a railway environment.
- Substantial experience in applying safety management systems and knowledge of current Rail Safety Legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in managing the performance of an operational team with the ability to engage and empower teams and individuals to deliver organisational requirements.
There is one permanent full-time position available for an immediate start. All applicants must have a current WA 'C' or 'C-A' Class Driver's Licence or equivalent and have the ability to work unsociable hours on occasion and attend to callouts outside of normal work hours.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur for up to 12 months.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any special requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Mr Mirza Aslam, Maintenance Manager - Track on 0488 187 280 for specific information about the role.
For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
- A current CV with two work related referees;
- A written application addressing the following Selection Criteria from the JDF in no more than 4 pages;
- CORE COMPETENCIES
- LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Check Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance (NPC) should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity Reviews, NPCs and Drivers Licence checks (where applicable) may not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.
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.
To be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment. Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all/or the remaining Selection Criteria in the JDF during the selection process.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the '