Senior ITS Operations Engineer

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down. 

About the role 
 

We’re seeking a Senior ITS Operations Engineer to help change how we travel.

In the role of Senior ITS Operations Engineer, your responsibilities include continual support, maintenance, and upgrades of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) crucial to our Projects space. Additionally, you will act as the 2IC offering support to the Lead ITS Operations Engineer.

You’ll be a key member of a highly motivated, dynamic 24x7 Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) operations Project Support team, developing the brightest ideas and most inspired engineering into safer, more efficient, and more sustainable Transport Technology solutions, ensuring the smooth and safe flow of traffic over Sydney’s traffic corridors.

Day-to-day, you will: 
 

Provide guidance and direction to sub-contractors and other teams, to resolve and escalate system faults, conduct maintenance and restoration works. You will also;

• Administer and maintain a variety of specialised equipment including MS SQL databases and audio communication systems, PLC’s, traffic monitoring and industrial control Systems, CCTV and network equipment.

• Collaborate internally with Transurban NSW project delivery and Assets teams with current and future ITS upgrade projects.

• Act as an escalation point and provide 1st and 2nd level support to our Traffic Control and Operations Centres and ITS Operations Engineers– you’ll maintain applications, client operation systems, desktop equipment, server equipment, specialised systems and networked systems.

• Ensure our ITS Systems are performing to their availability and reliability targets – you’ll monitor them closely and conduct maintenance and system upgrades to keep them operating at their best.

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

• Previous experience working in a similar senior level electrical, electronic or IT system support role maintaining critical systems in a 24/7 environment.

• TAFE, or equivalent trade qualification, in Systems, Electrical, Electronic, or an Engineering degree in Systems / Electrical / Electronic Engineering – so you know your stuff.

• Highly analytical and incisive, you’ll spot issues and use your own ingenuity – and that of your team to troubleshoot.

• A natural people person and avid problem solver you love communicating and collaborating to solve problems and achieve goals.

• You’re organised, efficient and decisive in in prioritising the tasks that count, pressure doesn’t faze you.

• You have a license to drive – you love everything about our roads after all.

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. 

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:  
 

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.  

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests. 

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more. 

• Share offers and insurance benefits. 

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days. 

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.  
 

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].  

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.

Job Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

17-Mar-2025 0:00

Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:

Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney NSW