Job Description

You’re excited by opportunities to explore your potential and try something new.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Join the newly established Prioritisation and Asset Management (PAM) team as a Lead Specialist, contributing to either the Ferry Fleet or Bus Fleet portfolios. While you will initially focus on one discipline, there will be opportunities to broaden your experience across diverse asset areas, including Civil, ITS, Bridges. This role offers a strong platform to accelerate your expertise, expand your influence, and drive strategic outcomes across Transport’s asset portfolio.

In this role, you will apply your expertise to embed risk-based thinking, strengthen maintenance management practices, and shape asset strategies that ensure assets are safe, fit-for-purpose, and optimised for whole-of-life performance. You will lead condition assessments, analyse asset failures, and provide clear, evidence-based lifecycle and risk advice. Your insights will inform decision-making and support improvements in the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of Transport’s network.

Opportunities available:
• Lead Specialist, Bus Fleet & Infrastructure
• Lead Specialist, Ferry Fleet & Infrastructure

Please note: a single application will be considered for both opportunities.

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

About you

You are an experienced asset management specialist with a strong track record in developing and implementing asset maintenance strategies and programs that support effective whole-of-life management of transport asset condition.

You bring extensive experience in preparing asset management plans and leading teams of project managers and external service providers to deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose outcomes.

You are a collaborative and capable leader, skilled at guiding and motivating multidisciplinary teams of technical specialists while effectively working with stakeholders across disciplines. You translate complex technical information into clear, actionable advice that drives strategic and operational decisions.

You hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering or demonstrated relevant, equivalent professional experience.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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 Monday 30 March 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact LUCY.BROPHY@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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