Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro
Job category: Rail Operations
Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
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Job reference number: 109625
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
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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:
Lead Sydney Metro’s Infrastructure and Operations Security team and act as the organisation’s Subject Matter Expert for protective security. Providing specialist advice across projects, operations and corporate activities, you will ensure security and resilience requirements are embedded throughout the planning, design and delivery of Sydney Metro infrastructure.
You will work closely with project teams, engineers, architects and security specialists to review designs, as-built assets and operational environments, ensuring physical security measures are effectively incorporated into infrastructure outcomes. This includes influencing the design and placement of protective barriers, perimeter treatments, vehicle mitigation measures, access controls, structural protections and CPTED initiatives to reduce security risks and protect critical assets.
You will lead security assurance activities and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with critical infrastructure obligations, legislation and security standards. With a strong focus on design review and assurance, you will help ensure Sydney Metro’s infrastructure remains secure, resilient and fit for purpose throughout its operational lifecycle.
This is a permanent role.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You are an experienced protective security professional with a background in security-in-design, assurance and resilience within large-scale infrastructure or complex operational environments. You can assess security risks, review design solutions and provide practical advice that strengthens the protection of critical assets.
You bring strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence project teams, operators, contractors and government agencies. You can build trusted relationships and translate complex security requirements into practical, fit-for-purpose outcomes.
You have a sound understanding of protective security, critical infrastructure resilience and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Supported by relevant qualifications, you apply this expertise to manage risk, support compliance and deliver secure and resilient infrastructure outcomes. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.
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 Friday 24th July 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
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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