Intercity Trainee Train Guard - Newcastle

Play your part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

As a guard based out of Newcastle Interchange you’ll work in team based environment to operate rail technology like our newly rolled out Mariyung fleet and diesel Hunter Cars. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment, prioritising a seamless, positive experience for the millions of customers travelling by train across our network. With daily journeys to destinations such as Scone, Dungog, and Sydney no two days are the same.

In this role, you'll:

Join a paid, six-month intensive training program to become a qualified Train Guard.

Act as an ambassador for Sydney Trains, ensuring safe and smooth journeys for thousands of daily passengers.

Learn and perform key responsibilities including customer service, train dispatch, onboard safety, and public announcements.

Commit to a rotating roster that supports our 24/7 operations, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Please use the link to view the role description and information pack.

About you

You’ll enjoy engaging with customers and be able to communicate clearly with people from all walks of life.

You can work independently, solve problems proactively, and maintain high standards.

A strong safety focus is essential! - Previous experience in a safety-focused workplace is highly regarded.

Ability to stay calm and resilient under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

You’re detail-oriented, adaptable to new technologies, and confident using computers and mobile touch screen devices.

Availability to commit to a rotating roster with varying start and finish times across a 24/7 timetable.

Ready to commit to a long-term career as a Train Guard and commit to our 6 month training program, starting in January 2026

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday, 9 November 2025

For more information about this role, please contact .

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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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