Job Description

You can create a unique and lasting impact.

You have the opportunity to lead a high‑profile, high‑impact rail infrastructure and rolling stock replacement program,shaping the future of regional mobility across NSW.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Rail Fleet Programs Branch of the Infrastructure Projects & Engineering Division that lead the development and delivery of capital project outcomes – public transport statewide.

Reporting to the Executive Director Rail Fleet Delivery and as a senior member of the branch’s executive leadership team, you will guide the strategic direction, performance and culture of the Regional Rail portfolio. You will lead a high‑profile, high‑risk Program of works central to delivering safe, sustainable, customer‑focused rail services for regional communities.

Oversee complex transport operations and infrastructure delivery, setting clear priorities and maintaining strong governance across scope, cost, quality, risk and performance. You will champion decision‑making transparency and ensure accountability for program funding and outcomes from initiation to completion.

Lead high level consultations and negotiations with contractors as well as with internal Transport for NSW and government agency stakeholders, to successfully deliver customer outcomes.

Work closely with partners across government, industry and ministerial offices, building trusted relationships, navigating competing pressures and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, long‑term public value under significant public scrutiny.

Ensure that safety, sustainability and operational readiness remain at the heart of program delivery, modelling inclusive leadership and fostering a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and shared purpose.

This is a full-time fixed term up to 3 years Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1B level role, offering an attractive remuneration package. Primary work location will be in Greater Sydney region with occasional travel involved to Regional NSW

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

About you

• Extensive experience leading complex rail, transport or major infrastructure programs.
• A strong record navigating high‑risk, multi‑stakeholder environments with clarity and composure.
• Prior experience working with Rolling Stock highly regarded.
• A track record of high-level consultations and negotiations, whilst resolving complex issues and challenges and ensure project budgets and milestones are maintained.
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic portfolios.
• Demonstrated capability managing competing demands across scope, cost, time, quality, risk and stakeholder needs.
• A reputation for sound governance, transparent decision‑making and disciplined program oversight.
• Proven ability to engage confidently with Ministerial office, senior executives and public sector partners and to navigate government processes, and influence in politically sensitive environments.
• Strong understanding of government processes, public value and whole‑of‑state outcomes.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, people leadership and capability development.
• Previous exposure with working with Unions in regulated environment desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business Management or relevant discipline, or extensive experience in leading complex transport operations activities.
• Possess a valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s license and be willing to work outside regular working hours when required.

Who we are

We are a state government organisation made up of more nearly 30,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated, and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

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 Monday 23rd March 2026

For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE.NOEL@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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