ANSTO

Executive Director, Maintenance Delivery

ANSTO  •  Sydney, AU (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Lead the strategic transformation of Sydney Trains' rollingstock maintenance delivery—driving fleet performance, safety compliance, and service excellence across one of Australia's most critical public transport networks.

In this role, you'll

Provide strategic leadership for compliant Level 1 rollingstock maintenance services across Sydney Trains' entire fleet.

Architect a maintenance framework that optimises service delivery, drives performance outcomes, and ensures maximum fleet reliability and availability to meet network and customer demand.

Oversee efficient delivery of in-house and outsourced services, managing a large, diverse workforce and third-party partners.

Build robust stakeholder relationships, ensure contractors meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements, and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end delivery model.

Lead development of condition-based technical maintenance plans while providing expert strategic advice on emerging technologies and practices.

Represent Sydney Trains on key committees, manage integrated rostering, monitor service effectiveness, and execute safety responsibilities—all while aligning delivery with enterprise objectives and building organisational capability.

For more information on this position and business unit, please view the and information pack

About you

  • Proven track record leading service delivery in complex, regulated specialist asset maintenance environments with accountability for strategic and operational outcomes
  • Deep knowledge of rail infrastructure, rollingstock operations, and maintenance systems with strategic insight into current and emerging industry challenges
  • Demonstrated success partnering with third-party maintainers to deliver competitive, compliant asset maintenance at scale
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities across government, commercial, and operational interfaces
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing substantial budgets, resources, and multi-party contracts
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing, professionally diverse teams in a safety-critical environment

Who we are

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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 at 11:59 PM on Sunday 1st March 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact GARY.LAZZAROTTO2@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

About ANSTO

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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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lucas Heights, AU
Year Founded
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