About the Job
About the role
This position provides technology leadership within the Public Transport Authority (PTA), overseeing the planning, design, development, implementation, and support of information systems to meet PTA's standards of quality. The role involves guiding teams, translating user requirements into effective solutions, and establishing standard practices that ensure systems are aligned with business needs. By offering technical expertise and direction, the position plays a key role in driving innovation, improving system performance, and supporting the delivery of reliable IT services.
Core responsibilities include analysing and enhancing system performance, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to business improvement initiatives. The role promotes knowledge sharing, supports continuity planning, and ensures compliance with PTA's IT service management processes and agreements. It also involves building strong relationships with stakeholders, providing input into business cases, and offering technical expertise on major technology projects. Through leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving, this position ensures the effective delivery of IT systems that support the PTA's operations and long-term goals.
About You
To excel in this role, you should possess :
Progress toward or possession of an IT qualification with extensive experience in systems support, programming, rapid application development, web tools, and enterprise CMS.
Strong background in IT Service Management processes and practices, ensuring effective delivery and optimisation of technology solutions.
Progress toward or possession of an IT qualification with extensive experience in systems support, programming, rapid application development, web tools, and enterprise CMS.
Strong background in IT Service Management processes and practices, ensuring effective delivery and optimisation of technology solutions.
About Us
The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.
At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.
As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia's public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public's needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.
You can expect.
Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24 / 7 onsite Gym
Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
Supportive Team Environment
Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.
There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.
To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.
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.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Fin Zhang on for specific information about the role.
For more information about the PTA, please visit .
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How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following :
A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
A cover letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your experience and addressing the following Selection Criteria :
Core Competencies focusing on the following :
Significant experience in systems support and development
Significant programming experience in a modern IT environment
Considerable knowledge and experience of contemporary and relevant web development tools, products and methodologies
Considerable experience of IT Service Management processes and practices
Communication and Interpersonal
Applicants are requested to apply online using the 'Apply for Job' button at the top / bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.
Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC's will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.
Attachments
PTA Jobs Application Package - Sep ****.pdf
Web Applications Developer L********* Sep ****.pdf
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