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Full-time
2-5

Third Party Works Officer - Rail

12/19/2025

The role involves managing access arrangements and permits for third parties to undertake works on rail assets. Key tasks include processing access requests, issuing permits, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality management plans.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW. The CRN network includes: • 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network • 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines • 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure • 1,312 level crossings (300 active) • 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites) • 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.
About the Role

Company Overview

UGL: A diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance our living environment. We provide a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for various industries, utilizing sustainable and innovative technologies.

UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL): A subsidiary of UGL, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 90%25 of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN – Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW.


Job Purpose

Managing the access arrangements and permits to authorise and enable third parties to undertake works on the rail assets.


Key Responsibilities

Contribute to a small team to receive and process third party works access requests as per documented procedures 
Perform the Issuing of permits, documentation and updating records 
Coordinate with UGLRL Infrastructure and Maintenance team as required 
Liaise directly with internal and external professionals (engineers, design consultants, other organisation principals) as a means of providing efficient resolution to application issues 
Ensure that all project works at interface zones are carried out in accordance with quality, environmental, and safety management plans. 
Identify and recognise risks prior to work commencing and communicate to relevant stakeholders to ensure all risks and management options are identified 
Ensure that any proposals do not negatively impact on UGLRL-CRN and TfNSW’s network safety, integrity and/ or operations 
Ensure that all recommendations are documented, evidenced and supported by the appropriately qualified Stakeholders 
Build strong internal and external stakeholder management through positive, proactive and professional communication to keep key people informed as to the process, progress and issues related to non-compliance of applications as required 
Communication with third parties as to compliances and non-compliances 
Provision of detailed information as to process of approval and requirements necessary for approvals 

Qualifications

Experience in a Contract Administration process environment (Desirable)
Ability to utilise Microsoft Office Suite (including Visio, Excel and MS Project) and record management systems to produce reports and record information to required standards.
Experience working in a small team environment performing administration and associated activities, along with an understanding of the application of policies and procedures. 
Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team. 
Demonstrated written communication and IT skills.


About Us

UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies and government agencies.

Diversity

We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.
Ref: 265874

Key Skills
Contract AdministrationMicrosoft Office SuiteRecord ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationTeamworkWritten Communication
Categories
EngineeringTransportationConstructionGovernment & Public SectorEnvironmental & Sustainability
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