Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020
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Job reference number: 109514
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0
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If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.
In this role, you'll:
Join our Precinct Operations team as the Manager Precinct Operations, where you you’ll help shape the way people move through some of NSW’s most significant transport precincts, leading the planning and delivery of integrated operational transport solutions that improve network performance, connectivity and customer outcomes.
You’ll provide strategic advice and technical expertise across complex projects, ensuring transport services, infrastructure and operational priorities come together to support better outcomes for communities across the state.
You’ll lead the development of precinct operations plans, strategies and business cases that are informed by data, evidence and stakeholder insights. Bringing together a broad range of stakeholders, you’ll drive coordinated operational planning outcomes that enhance safety, accessibility and the overall customer experience while supporting the successful delivery of major projects and network initiatives.
You’ll be trusted to manage and navigate competing demands and influence decisions at all levels of the organisation. At the same time, you’ll play an important role in developing capability across the team by sharing your expertise, mentoring others and encouraging innovative approaches to solving transport challenges.
You will:
- Lead precinct operations planning and transport integration activities for major projects and network initiatives.
- Develop strategic plans, business cases and recommendations that support network and place-based objectives.
- Manage complex planning projects, ensuring risks, milestones and deliverables are effectively managed.
- Provide expert advice and practical solutions that improve safety, accessibility and customer outcomes.
- Build strong relationships across Transport for NSW, government agencies and external stakeholders to achieve coordinated outcomes.
- Use data, research and stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to strategic discussions and provide high-quality advice on complex transport and precinct challenges.
- Support the growth of team capability through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
We currently have 1 x Permanent Full-Time position, and 1 x Temporary Part-Time position up to 12 months duration available, both offering hybrid working options from our Elizabeth Street Sydney office.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You’re an experienced professional with a background in transport planning, project engineering, infrastructure delivery or a related field, bringing a strong understanding of how transport networks, road infrastructure and operational outcomes come together.
You enjoy solving complex challenges and can confidently balance technical considerations with broader strategic objectives. You’re comfortable working across multidisciplinary environments, partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders to influence outcomes and build consensus. Whether you're discussing technical infrastructure requirements, operational impacts or strategic priorities, you can communicate with clarity and influence, tailoring your approach to suit different audiences.
You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data, evidence and sound judgement to develop practical solutions and inform decision-making. You thrive in environments where priorities can shift quickly, remaining adaptable while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
You’re someone who enjoys collaboration and takes a proactive approach to building relationships, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team culture. Above all, you demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent experience and an understanding of the transport, infrastructure or project delivery environment.
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 24 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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