About Us:
RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) is a subsidiary of the RATP Group, a global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world’s third largest public transport operator.
Our 25,000 people design, operate, maintain and modernise urban and interurban transportation networks. We serve more than 100 cities in 17 countries, delivering tailored mobility solutions that address each community’s unique environmental, social, and economic challenges.
We build, deliver and commit for the best of public transport – every day, everywhere, for everybody – to make it the natural choice for cities and passengers.
As an Operator & Maintainer to the Australian Federal and NSW governments, Parklife Metro is leading a transformative metro project connecting St Marys to Bradfield, linking with the new Western Sydney Airport.
The Parklife Metro (PLM) consortium, made up of Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild, is delivering the Stations, Systems, Trains and Operations & Maintenance (SSTOM) package of works for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport (SM-WSA) project.
RDWSA will proudly operate and maintain 6 new stations, 12 metro trains, core rail systems, and a state-of-the-art stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills on the Western Sydney Airport metro line for 15 years after the line has become operational.
About The Role:
The Asset Manager – Track is a strategic and tactical leader responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant management of the permanent way asset portfolio throughout Testing & Commissioning, Operational Readiness and the transition into Operations & Maintenance.
Reporting to the Head of Asset Maintenance, you will provide technical authority and asset stewardship for all track infrastructure, ensuring maintenance requirements are embedded during project delivery, assets are accepted into maintenance, and lifecycle strategies are established prior to First Passenger Service. You will lead the ongoing management, performance, reliability and continuous improvement of the WSA track infrastructure to maximise safety, availability and whole-of-life asset value.
Prior to Trial Operations
- Lead the development of the Track Asset Management Strategy, lifecycle plans and maintenance framework.
- Provide O&M and maintainability input into design reviews, Testing & Commissioning and asset acceptance activities.
- Develop preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies for all permanent way assets.
- Support Operational Readiness planning, maintenance mobilisation and engineering assurance activities.
- Establish maintenance documentation, asset hierarchies and engineering records within Maximo and Configuration Management systems.
- Participate in design reviews, engineering change assessments and configuration management activities.
- Build collaborative relationships with Sydney Metro, Webuild, Siemens, contractors and internal stakeholders.
During Trial Operations and Steady-State Operations
- Provide technical authority and engineering governance for the permanent way asset portfolio.
- Lead the Principal Track Maintenance Contractor and specialist service providers to deliver contractual and operational performance.
- Monitor asset condition, reliability and RAMS performance, driving engineering investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis and technical investigations following infrastructure failures or performance issues.
- Manage asset configuration, engineering documentation and asset data integrity throughout the lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL), Safety Management System (SMS), ISO 55001, Sydney Metro requirements and applicable engineering standards.
- Lead renewal planning, asset investment recommendations and lifecycle optimisation programmes.
- Prepare executive reports on asset performance, risk, maintenance outcomes and contractual compliance.
- Mentor and develop Track Engineers and Track Technicians, fostering a high-performing, safety-focused engineering culture.
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Why Join RDWSA?
Joining RDWSA means becoming part of one of Australia's most exciting transport projects while working for one of the world's leading public transport operators.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Play a key leadership role in delivering Australia's newest fully automated metro railway.
- Influence the transition from Project Delivery into long-term Operations & Maintenance.
- Lead the permanent way asset strategy from Day One of operations.
- Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance team.
- Build your career within an international organisation operating in 17 countries.
- Access ongoing professional development, technical leadership opportunities and global career pathways.
About You
You are an experienced railway asset management professional with strong technical leadership capability and a passion for delivering safe, reliable and high-performing railway infrastructure. You thrive in collaborative environments, are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, and enjoy solving complex engineering and operational challenges. You will bring:
- Extensive experience managing railway track or permanent way assets within a metro, heavy rail or comparable safety-critical environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading asset management through Project Delivery, Testing & Commissioning, Operational Readiness and transition into Operations.
- Strong knowledge of railway asset management, lifecycle planning, reliability engineering and ISO 55001 Asset Management principles.
- Experience developing maintenance strategies, renewal programmes and asset performance improvement initiatives.
- Strong contractor management and commercial acumen with experience managing specialist maintenance providers.
- Experience leading engineering investigations, asset assurance, risk assessments and root cause analysis.
- Sound understanding of the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL), engineering governance, configuration management and engineering change processes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across engineering, operations and project teams.
- Hold Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering or a related discipline
At RATP Dev, we believe great public transport is delivered by diverse people with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds - including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We hire based on capability, potential, and values, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
