Director Management Engineering

You want to join Australia’s biggest public transport infrastructure program and make a genuine difference for the people of NSW.

You’re looking for an opportunity to make this role your own and develop fit-for-purpose asset management for the full life of the asset.

In this role you’ll

• Report to the Executive Director, Northwest Operations and be supported by a team of skilled professionals

• Be responsible for Assets and Systems function for the operations and maintenance phase across Sydney Metro, including the soon to be opened City & Southwest extension

• Ensure the Operator complies with all contractual obligations, legislative requirements and meets all relevant standards throughout operations.

• Lead the implementation of assurance, audit tools and systems processes to monitor and report on performance of the asset, including the implementation of regular assurance plans and activities

• Collaborate with TfNSW to develop common systems of Assurance and Asset Management.

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About you

As an influential leader, you have a demonstrated capability in building mutual relationships with our contractors and delivery partners. Furthermore, you will have the ability to manage a diverse range of stakeholders who have different and often divergent needs and requirements across programs, projects and engineering disciplines. You are a self-starer and a contributor in nature, motivated in mentoring and coaching team members.

You might have just completed a major Rail project delivery and now in the process of looking for that next step. Your success will stem from your relevant professional experience in a senior asset management role with previous PPP and contracts management being advantageous. Demonstrated relevant experience in Rail Maintenance and Asset Management will be highly regarded.

You will be tertiary qualified in an Engineering discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and will have an interest in maintaining knowledge across a wide range of engineering standards, safety and skills requirements for safe engineering.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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: 11:59pm Thursday 18th April 2024.

For more information about this role, please contact *************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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