Project Engineer

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You'll tackle challenges head-on, utilising your technical expertise to build sustainable, innovative, and resilient solutions from start to finish.  

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of the Regional Ferries  Project Management team delivering ferry operations, maintenance and capital projects across NSW, you'll support the delivery of critical water transport infrastructure.

This role will see you oversee routine maintenance and major overhauls of ferry and supporting assets, contribute to the design and construction of new ferry vessels, manage compliance with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards, and coordinate responses to operational challenges including flood events. You'll develop your project management capabilities whilst gaining specialised experience in marine mechanical systems.

You will lead and coordinate maintenance schedules, asset inspections and capital works across multiple ferry services spanning Sydney, North and Sough regions in a dynamic operational environment where ferries run 24/7 and continuous service is essential.

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

About you

Your mechanical engineering background and technical knowledge, formed across maintenance, asset management or mechanical engineering roles, will see you excel in overseeing ferry operations and maintenance, manage complex compliance requirements, and bring structured project coordination to deliver outcomes on schedule.

 You're recognised as someone with sound mechanical expertise, skilled at problem-solving and asset prioritisation, experienced in maintenance of mechanical systems/assets, hydraulics, or marine vessel operations.

Essential qualifications and experience include a 4-year tertiary qualification in mechanical or marine engineering. 

Whilst desirable but not essential to the role includes exposure to design and maintenance of hydraulics systems or marine environments.

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Who we are**

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

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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 Tuesday 21 July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact KAREN.RAYNER@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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