The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA), is an innovative Government Agency and a highly sought-after employer offering once in a lifetime opportunities to work on major rail infrastructure projects. The PTA is looking for qualified and experienced engineers and transport professionals to help grow and maintain the state’s public transport network. We are committed to providing a safe, reliable and efficient service for our passengers.
Working in a large organisation, with a commitment to providing a reliable transport service for the public, means you will have the opportunity to contribute to the community and provide a public service that many West Australians – and tourists from all over the world interact with on a daily basis.
You will be an important part of the third phase of expansion of Perth’s electric passenger rail system since it was electrified at the end of the 1980’s. The Government has commenced a major program of projects named METRONET, the first stage of which will happen over the next 3 to 5 years which are valued at over AUD $3 billion. Some of the major projects in delivery, procurement or in the final stages of planning before formal commencement are:
- The new railway to Forrestfield which passes under Perth Airport;
- The extension of the Joondalup Line to Yanchep, 40km north of Perth;
- The extension of the Thornlie Line to join with the Mandurah line;
- The new station and turn back siding at Bayswater Station;
- The extra capacity on the Mandurah Line with a new station at Lakelands and a multi-storey carpark at Mandurah;
- The removal of 6 of the existing road/rail level crossings. The first at Denny Avenue, Kelmscott is ready for construction;
- The extension of the Midland Line to Bellevue with a new station at Midland;
- The rail freight facility at Kenwick and a railcar assembly facility at Bellevue;
- The railcar stowage and maintenance facility at Bellevue;
- The acquisition of 300 new ‘C’ series railcars to make up 50 no: 6 car trains;
- The extension of the Armadale Line to Byford.
To find out more about the PTA and these projects, please visit the following links:
https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/
https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/projects