Job Description

You’re a leader who brings a positive and ‘can do’ attitude with you every day and motivates your team to do the same.

You're ready to help shape our narrative. Your expertise will amplify the impact of initiatives, foster public trust and ensure our stakeholders are engaged and empowered by what we do.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead a team of experts in developing and implementing Transport’s enterprise approach to technical capability and competency assurance, including the TfNSW technical capability and technical supplier assurance frameworks.

• Focus on Transport’s engineering approach in line with the delegation of technical authority enabled by the Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) Scheme.

• Set and promote engineering management and competency standards to create an environment where technical capability and competence is assured.

• Manage industry partner, supplier, and stakeholder relationships to maximise capability, capacity and enterprise outcomes.

• Provide strategic advice on technical assurance, capability and competency frameworks, advising on and defining requirements that support long-term capability uplift across engineering and asset management disciplines.

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of a system that supports delivery of TAO assessment and surveillance advice to support the growing portfolio of authorised entities across the Transport sector.

• Lead Rail Safety compliance and regulatory engagement for the Prioritisation and Asset Management Branch.

• Manage and develop the team, providing direction, coaching, and performance management to achieve high-quality outcomes and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

New permanent, fulltime role | Home office Macquarie Park. Hybrid work arrangements based on role requirements and in line with Transport's policies for workplace presence.

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

About you

You are an experienced leader with the expertise to balance strategic, operational, and tactical priorities driving innovation while optimising costs, managing risk, and improving performance in complex, resource-conscious settings. You also demonstrate:

• In depth knowledge of contemporary transport industry standards, practice, and regulatory framework.

• Strong experience and knowledge driving innovation in industry engagement practices in a complex regulated live operating environment.

• Proven ability to lead strategic industry engagement and manage complex stakeholder relationships

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant organisational capability and competency management discipline 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

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 1 April 2026

For more information about this role, please contact CHRISTINE.STENZEL@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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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