Division Name: PTA Project Delivery
Position No: Pool Ref 37630; 37631
Closing Date: 2026-05-04 5:00 PM
Location: 130 Stirling Street, Perth WA 600
Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Salary: Level 6, SOA, $129,605 - $143,281 pa plus 12% superannuation
Senior Signal Systems Engineer - CBTC
About The Role
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is delivering a major High‐Capacity Signalling (HCS) project which will deploy a modern Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) system across the Perth metropolitan rail network. To support the implementation of the project, the PTA is seeking experienced Senior Signal Systems Engineers across three specialist disciplines. The Senior Signal Systems Engineer – Wayside Signalling, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and Onboard Signalling roles will provide engineering assurance, technical expertise and systems integration knowledge and experience to ensure the delivery and implementation of the CBTC system is:
* Designed, delivered and assured in accordance with PTA requirements
* Safely and reliably integrated into the operational railway
* Compliant with legislative, regulatory and engineering standards
* Delivered with minimal impact to rail operations during construction, testing and commissioning
These roles will be responsible for providing engineering assurance and technical expertise for the design, delivery, integration, testing, commissioning and handover of the CBTC signalling system in accordance with the PTA Engineering Management Framework. Working closely with internal and external teams, contractors, operators and other stakeholders, from design development through to commissioning and operational handover the roles will ensure all works are seamlessly integrated into the operational railway.
Responsibilities
Develop engineering solutions, manage system interfaces, minimise operational impacts during construction and commissioning, contribute to standards and asset management documentation, and support broader project activities such as risk management, performance reporting, continuous improvement and the promotion of a strong safety culture.
About You – Onboard Signalling
Provides engineering assurance and technical expertise for the design and delivery of the Onboard Signalling sub‐system as part of the CBTC system.
* Undertakes the project engineering responsibilities for the delivery of the Onboard Signalling sub‐system
* Manages the Onboard Signalling sub‐system interfaces with the rolling stock and other CBTC sub‐systems
* Develops engineering solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders aligned to the project goals, and provides advice on all aspects of CBTC systems and Onboard Signalling related matters
About You – Automatic Train Supervision (ATS)
Provides engineering assurance and technical expertise for the design and delivery of the Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) sub‐system.
* Undertakes the project engineering responsibility for delivery of the ATS sub‐system
* Manages ATS sub‐system interfaces with other operational systems
* Provides technical advice and subject matter expertise on all aspects of CBTC systems and ATS related matters to project managers and stakeholders as required
About You – Wayside Signalling
Provides engineering assurance and technical expertise for the design and delivery of Wayside Signalling sub‐systems with other operational rail systems.
* Undertakes the project engineering responsibility for the delivery of the Wayside Signalling sub‐system
* Manages Wayside Signalling sub‐system interfaces with other operational rail systems
* Develops engineering solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders aligned to the project goals, and provides advice on all aspects of CBTC systems and Wayside Signalling related matters
What we are looking for
* Possession of relevant degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Systems or similar) that satisfies admission requirements for membership to Engineers Australia
* Demonstrated experience in planning, design, construction and commissioning of CBTC signalling systems
* Experience in managing the technical interfaces and integration of CBTC signalling systems
* Demonstrated understanding of engineering assurance, systems integration and project lifecycle delivery
* Experience working within regulated or operational rail environments
* Skilled in engaging effectively with a diverse range of technical and non‐technical stakeholders
Experience in CBTC, Automatic Train Protection (ATP) / Automatic Train Operations (ATO), ATS or other modern rail signalling systems will be highly regarded.
You can expect
* Government role with stability and opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
* Health and wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 gym
* Subsidised corporate apparel and spectacles
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to join our social club offering savings and benefits all year round
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.
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