The Organisation
Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport program, developing, delivering and operating multiple lines and 113 kilometres of new metro railway to transform the way Sydney travels.
The City and Northwest Metro lines are already in operation, to be followed by the Southwest line extension, the Western Sydney Airport metro, and Metro West from Hunter Street to Westmead by 2032.
The Role
As Chief Executive, you will lead the strategic direction, delivery and operational performance of Sydney Metro, shaping the long-term future of Australia’s most significant integrated metro programs.
Leading in a highly complex and accountable environment, you will provide accurate and transparent advice to the Minister and Board and collaborate strongly with Transport and central agencies, ensuring alignment with NSW Government priorities and maintaining public confidence.
This is not a traditional major project leadership role; you bring a multifaceted leadership approach, balancing financial stewardship, stakeholder alignment and delivery execution. With three mega-projects currently in delivery, you recognise the importance of rapidly establishing leadership continuity, and mitigating delivery risks to ensure safe and reliable metro services are delivered on time and on budget.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the and Information Pack
About you
You are recognised as a decisive and credible leader, skilled at bringing clarity to complexity, aligning stakeholders and delivering results in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Your commercial acumen and mega project delivery experience formed across large-scale transport, infrastructure or similarly complex public environments will see you lead with impact in a high-stakes, time-critical context. You have successfully resolved complex and significant commercial, financial or delivery issues in a challenging multi stakeholder environment including government, regulators, contractors and the community.
With a strong public sector mindset, you operate with discipline, transparency and integrity, and are experienced in working within government frameworks and processes. Your background may include delivering mega rail, road, utility or precinct projects or similar challenges including program management, strategic and complex commercial negotiations, procurement and contract management.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday, 12 July 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact PAUL.VICKERS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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