Job Role: AMPRN - Operator


Role Description
The AMPRN - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the AMPRM network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, AMPRN - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
  • No medical requirement.

Currency Requirement
3 years
Competency Requirements

Must have at least one of the following:


Must have at least one of the following:

  • AMPRN Rail Safety Induction (ELEARNING ONLY) (EL85)
  • Induction.AMPRN Rail Safety Induction (43104) (Unawardable)
  • DPTI Rail Commissioner Safety Induction (82713) 
    • DPTI Rail Commissioner Safety Induction will be accepted as equivalent to the AMPRN Induction if within three year issue period. After 31 January 2022 all workers must have completed the AMPRN Induction.
  • AMPRN ELearning Card (AMPRN card)



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190123


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Job Role: ARTC - Operator


Role Description
The ARTC - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the ARTC network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, ARTC - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
No medical requirement, however requires a Drugs and Alcohol Test Pass.

Currency Requirement
5 years
Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:


Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190122


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Job Role: CR - Operator


Role Description
The CR - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the Carmichael Rail Network.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Medical.Assessment.TfNSW - Medical Category 3
(on commencement of duty; renewal required every 5 years) 

Currency Requirement
No currency requirement.

Competency Requirements

Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000298656


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Job Role: Martinus - Operator


Role Description

The Martinus - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who has carried out, is carrying out, or about to carry out rail safety work on the Martinus network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national and/or project role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, Martinus - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer - National role, if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

Medical Requirement
  • Category 3 Medical.
  • Requires Drug Test Pass.
  • Requires Alcohol Test Pass.

Currency Requirement
No currency requirement.

Competency Requirements

Must have at least one of the following:


Must have at least one of the following:




Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000338566


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Job Role: MTM - Operator


Role Description
The MTM - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the MTM network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, MTM - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Medical Assessment Category 3 (Cat 3) Non Safety Critical
(on commencement of duty; >40 = every 5 years)

Currency Requirement
2 years
Competency Requirements

Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190125


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Job Role: MTS - Operator


Role Description
The MTS - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the MTS (Metro Trains Sydney) network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, MTS - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Medical Assessment Category 3 (Cat 3) Non Safety Critical
(on commencement of duty; >40 = every 5 years)

Currency Requirement
2 years

Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:
Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190126


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Job Role: PTA - Supervised Worker (SW)


Role Description
The PTA - Supervised Worker (SW) job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the PTA WA network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, PTA - Supervised Worker (SW) is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Medical Assessment Category 3 (Cat 3) Non Safety Critical
(on commencement of duty; >40 = every 5 years)

Currency Requirement
5 years
Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190127


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Job Role: QR - Operator


Role Description
The QR- Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the QR (Queensland Rail) network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, QR- Operator is selected with the National Around the Track Personnel (Construction/Maintenance) job role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Currency Requirement
3 years
Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:
Must have at least one of the following:

Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190128


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Job Role: Qube - Civil / Greenfield


Role Description
The Qube - Civil / Greenfield job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the Qube network in “Greenfield” site locations where the work is not considered Rail Safety Work with no potential risk to the current or future safe railway operations. It is to be selected along with the relevant national and or project role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, Qube- Civil / Greenfield role is selected with the Excavator Operator - National role, if this is the work being undertaken by the person. An example of greenfield work may include site clearing or traffic management (roadside away from the rail direction). 

Once the process of laying the formation, slabs, ballast, rail and/or sleepers commence, this is identified as Rail Safety work.


This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
No medical requirement.

Currency Requirement
No currency requirement.

Competency Requirements


Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000311095



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Job Role: Qube - Operator


Role Description
The Qube - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who has carried out, is carrying out, or about to carry out rail safety work on the Qube network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national and/or project role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, Qube - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer - National role, if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Category 3 Medical.

Currency Requirement
No currency requirement.

Competency Requirements

Must have at least one of the following:


Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000310373



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Job Role: TfNSW - Operator


Role Description

The TfNSW – Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all workers who conduct work on the TfNSW (Transport for NSW) network, this includes all rail network managed and maintained by Sydney Trains. It is a requirement for all National, TfNSW network and TfNSW employer job roles, and must be valid prior to being awarded any TfNSW Network Based competencies. For example, TfNSW – Operator is required to be selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this work is being undertaken by the worker.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement

Minimum CAT 3 medical as per Contractor-Health-Assessment-Information-Sheet.pdf
(on commencement of duty; renewal required every 5 years) 

Currency Requirement

No currency requirement.

Competency Requirements

Effective 1 January 2025

TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor unit of competency (or equivalent) issued by a TfNSW Approved Training Provider is required.

The Induction.RISI Card (23530 or 58576 or47830) is available to be awarded by TfNSW only to current Sydney Trains and NSWTL employees who have maintained employment since 2016 or earlier.


Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190129


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Job Role: Torrens Connect - Operator


Role Description
The Torrens Connect - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the Torrens Connect - Adelaide Tram Network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, Torrens Connect - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
No medical requirement.

Currency Requirement
3 years
Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:


Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190130


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Job Role: UGLRL - Operator on Track


Role Description
The UGLRL - Operator On Track job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the Country Regional Network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example,  UGLRL - Operator On Track is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Medical Assessment Category 3 (Cat 3) Non Safety Critical
(on commencement of duty; >40 = every 5 years)

Currency Requirement
2 years
  • UGL Regional Linx Critical Risks Overview (E-Learning)
  • UGL Regional Linx Contractor Induction (E-Learning)
  • UGL Regional Linx Induction-Internal (E-Learning)

Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:
  • UGL Regional Linx Critical Risks Overview (E-Learning)


Must have at least one of the following:

  • UGL Regional Linx Contractor Induction (E-Learning)
  • UGL Regional Linx Induction-Internal (E-Learning)

Must have at least one of the following:


Must have at least one of the following:


Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/en/support/solutions/articles/51000298658


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Job Role: V/Line - Operator


Role Description
The V/Line - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the V/Line network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example,V/Line - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Medical Assessment Category 3 (Cat 3) Non Safety Critical
(on commencement of duty; >40 = every 5 years)

Currency Requirement
2 years
Competency Requirements

Must have at least one of the following:


Must have at least one of the following:



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190132


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Job Role: VicTrack - Operator


Role Description
The VicTrack - Operator job role is a mandatory requirement for all RIW cardholders who conduct work on the Victrack network. It is to be selected along with the relevant national role aligned to the work the person is undertaking. For example, VicTrack - Operator is selected with the Rail Labourer National role if this is the work being undertaken by the person.

This role is included in the National Operator Roles Matrix.

Medical Requirement
Medical Assessment Category 3 (Cat 3) Non Safety Critical
(on commencement of duty; >40 = every 5 years)

Currency Requirement
2 years
Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:
Must have at least one of the following: 



Job Role Link:

https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000190131


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