Bridge Examiner

You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.

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:

Working within our Engineering & Maintenance Team at Sydney Trains, the primary purpose of our Bridge Examiner will be conducting detailed examination of bridges, culverts and all other structures in conjunction with current standards and technical maintenance plan within a defined territory. You will be identifying defects and make recommendations for defect removal/ management.

Step into a hands-on role where your technical expertise directly contributes to the safety, strength, and reliability of NSW’s metropolitan rail network. You’ll play a vital part in keeping our infrastructure running smoothly - every day, for every journey.

You’ll be on the frontline of structural asset maintenance, taking responsibility for inspecting and certifying structures to meet Technical Maintenance Plan requirements. Your role will involve completing inspections to identifying defects and issues in assets, assessing their risk, and taking timely action where needed. You’ll log your findings in the Bridge Management System and prepare detailed reports to support informed decision-making.

As a key technical resource for the team, you’ll provide practical advice on the ground, contributing to their development and maintaining a strong focus on safety. You’ll lead site-specific safety planning, including managing contractor inductions, and ensure all work is carried out with full compliance to safety procedures. From time to time, you'll also be on-call outside regular hours to respond to emergency or planned works requiring specialist structural knowledge. Collaboration is central to your role, you’ll work closely with engineers, coordinators, and managers to identify risks, resolve issues, and help maintain the integrity of our network every day.

This is a site-based role located in Sydenham, requiring shift work with 2 weekends a month some nights and possibly public holidays. The position may also involve travel across the wider rail network as operational needs arise.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About you

You’re a self-motivated person who thrives outdoors, solving real-world problems and making infrastructure safer. With strong technical skills, practical experience, and a commitment to safety and quality, you stay calm under pressure and adapt easily when priorities shift.

You hold relevant trade qualifications or experience in metalwork, construction, or structural work. You’re already competent, or able to become competent within 6 months, in TLIB3098A and TLIB3087A for Examining Concrete Masonry Structures, and Examining Timber, or ES64 detailed structures examination. You’re also trained (or willing to train) in confined spaces, elevated work platforms, and hold or can obtain an Electrical Permit.

You meet all required Safe Work qualifications, including Rail Safety Worker Category 1 medical clearance. You also hold a current NSW Class C driver’s licence and are confident driving a 4WD or Ute across diverse conditions.

Your experience includes bridge inspections, structural maintenance, component renewal, and culvert work. You understand safety compliance and risk in complex environments and bring strong problem-solving skills to identify and implement practical improvements.

You’re confident with digital tools, able to prepare clear reports, and use bridge management systems, mobile technology, and email to stay connected and informed.

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 31st July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact DAVID.LITYNSKI@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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