Transit Officer Recruitment

Make a difference in your community - become a transit officer with the Public Transport Authority

Looking for a career change?

We are looking for women and men with strong customer service skills and a passion for making a positive impact in their community. As a new recruit, you will receive complete training in the roleand become a part of the Transperth Train Operations division.

Transit officers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our passenegers. They do not simply check tickets and issue fines - it is so much more. Transit officers are carers of the elderly and those in need, peacekeepers, negotiators, crowd controllers, listeners, mentors and while on PTA property, they have the powers similar to that of WA Police.

Our transit officers are known for their excellent problem-solving and listening skills, and their ability to remain calm in challenging situations.This is a challenging and often demanding role, but the rewards are great . You will be a part of a large and dynamic team working in various locations across the metropolitan rail network. Join us in making a difference.

What's in it for me?

You will receive full training, an attractive remuneration package, five weeks annual leave, shift work with regular start and finish times, full uniforms, access to an on-site gym and opportunities forcareer advancement.

A transit officer is an operational rolewith shift work as follows - 8 x 10-hour shifts per fortnight, with longer shifts on Friday and Saturday due to later train running. Shift extensions to accomodate later trains are paid at overtime rates.

Afternoon shifts are generally 3pm - 1am: day shifts are 5am-3pm; and twonight shifts run from 7.30pm - 5.30am. You get sixdays off a fortnight and can do unlimited mutually agreed shift swaps, as well as the opportunity to do overtime.

How long isthe training?

Training is a comprehensive 15-week program that provides you with a Cert III in Security Operations, plus all the tools and guidance to be a transit officer. Most of the training is conducted at Guildford Training Facility, located next to Guildford Train Station.

What is the salary?

The salary range is $1,254.30 - $1,619.90 per week, plus shift penalties and 12% superannuation per annum.

What is the leave entitlement?

Transit officers are entitled to five weeks annual leave, as well as 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years, then subsequently after every 7 years.

What are the career progression opportunities?

For transit officers the opportunities for career progression include senior transit officers, transit (line) supervisors and many other roles across the PTA, not just within the Security Services branch.

What location will I be working from?

Following your graduation from the training,you will be initially based at Perth Station. During training you can nominate your preferred line/depot and will be placed on a list to transfer to that location, should there be no current vacancies available at your preferred location.

WhencanI apply for the role?

We typicallyopen transit officer recruitment several times ayear based on operational needs across the network. Our next intakesareplannedforlate March2026 and early August 2026.Recruitment updates will be posted on thiswebpage,andyoucan registeryourinterestbelow to benotifiedas soon as applicationsopen.

Ready to get on board?

If you're ready to start a rewarding career with the PTA and help keep Perth moving, apply now.

All transit officerintakes and job vacancies are advertised on our current opportunities page . This is also where you will submit your application

You will needto addressselection criteria and provide a comprehensive resume including two work-related referees.

Pleasenote that applications will not be accepted after the closing time specified in the advertisement.

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