Job Description

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

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:

If you are after impact, there are not many other organisations in Australia that deliver work on this scale.

You will have the opportunity to gain a diverse range of skills, while applying your expertise and providing support to one of the biggest NSW infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will be:

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Scheduling. The Senior Manager Planning and Scheduling will be responsible for leading, planning and managing project scheduling activities across Sydney Metro West project, including the development and maintenance of the Sydney Metro’s Master Integrated Schedule (MIS).

You will ensure alignment across individual contract delivery programs, milestones, and any changes to the overall program framework. Acting as the single source of truth for all project scheduling data, you will provide a whole-of-project view of performance against scope, time, and budget, supporting proactive program and cost forecasting across the Metro portfolio.

In addition, you will be responsible for managing individual Contractor Delivery Programs, as well as supporting the project team with the assessment and validation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.

You will also provide expert scheduling advice to support the development of enterprise and project-level processes, ensuring consistent implementation of planning, reporting, and control practices. Additionally, you will lead the management of the MIS across all project phases, from construction through to operational readiness, commissioning, and transition into revenue service.

Key accountabilities include:

You will lead the scheduling team that supports the delivery of the Sydney Metro West project

You will provide program input to support the development of accurate and realistic cost plans as part of the overall Master Project Budget process.

You will oversee the Master Integrated Schedule (MIS) at a whole-of-project level, monitoring progress against approved contract delivery programs and identifying, escalating, and reporting on potential delays or risks.

You will be responsible for managing individual Contractor Delivery Programs, as well as supporting the project team with the assessment and validation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.

You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by participating in program-wide reviews of systems, processes, and procedures to enhance project management and operational performance.

You will deliver timely, strategic, and expert advice to the Director on proposed scope changes, including their impacts, to ensure value-for-money outcomes are achieved.

You will lead the development and implementation of robust program plans, including establishing protocols and contingency measures to ensure successful delivery of project milestones across all stages.

For more information, please view the and Information Pack

About you

You will maintain effective, best-practice program functions across projects of significant scale and complexity, comparable to some of the largest undertaken internationally and rarely seen within NSW or broader Australian government contexts. You will be required to make complex, strategic decisions that maximise preparedness for future requirements, while consistently recognising and communicating the impact of decisions on the core outcomes of customer service, safety, and cost effectiveness.

You will thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting as projects evolve through substantial change. Additionally, you will lead, inspire, and motivate your team by providing clear direction and actively managing performance, while fostering a collaborative work culture through information sharing and supporting team members to achieve collective objectives and outcomes.

Who we are

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

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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