Earn while you learn
Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals work full-time in a rewarding job, while studying part-time. As a Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) paraprofessional, you'll undertake self-directed study including distance and face-to-face education, team-based projects, project analysis and reporting, and limited blocks of residential study.
Paraprofessionals work alongside RMS qualified engineers and professionals in project teams to develop skills and experience. After your four-year program you'll not only have a qualification you'll have years of quality work behind you.
As an RMS Paraprofessional you:
- Work full-time with a competitive starting salary of $39,759 and study part-time
- Are trained by acknowledged industry experts and undertake diverse and interesting projects with support
- Have your study fees paid
- Have continued employment subject to satisfactory study and work performance
- Receive paid time off to complete assignments or prepare for upcoming exams
Paraprofessional positions are advertised through online career websites, the RMS website and through local Sydney and regional NSW newspapers. Click here for more information.
There are several areas for paraprofessional work, each with a clear career path and structured training and development program.
Road designer in training
Road designers in training work full-time with experienced RMS designers while they study towards an Associate Degree in Engineering. Road designers in training use computer-based programs to help create strategic, concept and detailed designs for road projects such as motorways, roundabouts and intersections.
It's an exciting and rewarding role which goes to the heart of RMS work for the community.
Traffic Operations Officer in training
This program gives participants the skills needed to support crucial operations in RMS high-tech Transport Management Centre. While studying towards an Electrical Engineering qualification, you will gain hands-on experience in managing the NSW road network. From special events planning and management, to assisting in analysing traffic flows, this is a challenging opportunity to work in an exciting and growing field.
Computer Systems Officer in training
In this program you will study Electrical Engineering while working with the Transport Management Centre to install, maintain and develop hardware and software systems. This includes working on RMS' range of cutting-edge systems which control incidents and traffic, our network of closed circuit televisions, web-based systems and more.
Property Officer in training
Property Officers in training will study towards an Associate Degree in Spatial Science (Geographic Information Systems) whilst working with the property services division at RMS where you will gain experience in managing, acquiring and disposing of RMS property portfolio and developing property solutions to meet clients needs and budget.
Who are we looking for?
We look for motivated individuals with:
- A commitment to academic study
- Strong analytical and conceptual abilities
- Communication and teamwork skills
- An interest in road transport innovation
- Leadership ability