Training and Technical Writer

Training and Technical Writer (Temporary Opportunity - up to 12 months)
Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Rail Operations

Job location:
Flemington, NSW, AU, 2140

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Job reference number: 108861
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $120162.0-$139230.0
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You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here’s your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

Training & Technical Writer – TFLE – TFT until 30/06/27

In this role, you'll:
Are you an experienced technical writer with a passion for creating clear, accurate, and user friendly operational documentation?

We are looking for a Training & Technical Writer to support the delivery of safe and reliable rail services by developing and maintaining Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) and training materials for heavy maintenance activities.

In this role, you’ll work closely with subject matter experts and operational teams to review, develop and improve technical documentation, ensuring it aligns with industry standards, regulatory requirements and WHS legislation.

You’ll facilitate stakeholder workshops, prepare reports, and provide support for work instruction systems, playing a key role in business readiness and continuous improvement.

For more information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Experience writing technical procedures or operating instructions, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.
• Excellent written communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

If you’re passionate about producing high-quality technical documentation that supports safety, compliance and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Friday 31 July 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact TONI.MUIRHEAD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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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