Job Description

You’re looking to embed yourself in projects of different sizes and become part of a team that’s shaping the landscape across NSW.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here’s your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

Play a key role in the project team driving the development and implementation of the new Regional Guard program within NSW TrainLink, supporting the introduction of the new regional train fleet, a once in a generation opportunity to be involved in new and exciting public transport project for NSW.

Partner closely with a wide range of stakeholders including leaders, subject matter experts and operational managers to deliver strategic and practical people solutions that enable business outcomes.

Lead and support the change agenda in a complex operational and industrial environment, ensuring timeframes and obligations are met, risks managed and relationships maintained.

Work proactively on industrial and workforce risk identification and mitigation, including anticipating and assessing risks and collaborating with stakeholders to identify solutions to support informed decision making.

Support the project team to manage the people impacts of transformational change, applying structured change management approaches to maintain and assure business continuity.

Provide expert advice on workforce planning, organisation design, retention and capability development to facilitate current and future readiness.

Role model the Five Ways of Leading behaviours, contributing to a culture that puts customers at the centre and people at the heart of everything we do.

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

About you

Extensive experience designing and implementing workforce management initiatives within a large, complex and highly unionised organisation.

Strong industrial relations capability, including stakeholder management on workforce change and managing complex employee relations risks.

Demonstrated experience supporting major operational or workforce transformations, ideally in transport, infrastructure, government or safety‑critical environments.

A pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to anticipate issues, balance competing stakeholder expectations and provide clear, credible advice.

Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to operate at senior levels and in high‑pressure contexts.

A commitment to inclusive leadership, collaboration and delivering outcomes for the greater good.

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 Wednesday 29th April 2026

For more information about this role, please contact JENNIFER.FOGARTY@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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