NSW - SRA Advertisement for ETR drivers

[Wallabz <wallaby@fl.net.au>]

Hiyas,

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this in the ng so far. 

In the internal State Rail, Rail Services, RAC, FreightCorp publication
"Career Options and Information" published 22-7-1999, appeared the
advertisement at the bottom of this post.

How many people noticed this ad, and how many applied?

I was a trainee e'man at Delec for 18 months in 1991, and I've
applied(because I can earn the same pay for a nice shiftwork job - I
miss shift work).

The gossip I've heard is that CityRail *might* require as many as 300+
ETR drivers to meet roster requirements in the next 18 months, depending
on other industrial issues.

I've also heard that all applications were forwarded friday last to an
external employment agency for culling and initial selection.

C'mon guys,  there must be some more scuttlebut out there.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Expressions of interest are invited from withing the State Rail industry
for proposed positions of:

	ELECTRIC TRAIN DRIVER (Suburban)

Duties: Prepare electric trains for revenue service, operate electric
trains in the suburban network efficiently and safely to meet time table
requirements, carry out fault finding and safeworking procedures as
required.

Requirements: Essential - possess the NSW School Certificate or
equivalent; sound analytical and problem solving skills; ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; must be a team
player; must be prepared to comply with dress and grooming code; must be
prepared to work overtime and shift work, including weekends on an
irregular basis; be medically fit; have excellent colour and hearing
sense; knowledge of EEO and OH&S; possess a satisfactory record of
service and be at least 18 years of age.

Cheers