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Form of workOrganisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job Category: Senior Executive
Job Location:
Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302
Job Ref No: 83549
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary Range: An attractive remuneration package
About us
Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.
We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.
That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW – and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.
Find out more about Transport for NSW
About the team
The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering a once-in-a generation multi-billion program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.
About the project
The M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace addresses a key 'missing link' between Sydney and Brisbane. The existing M1 Motorway, New England Highway and Pacific Highway carry some of the highest traffic volumes across the Hunter. This would bypass the congestion and merge points along this corridor and is predicted to reduce traffic volumes across the existing network. The proposed extension would also reduce traffic volumes on the New England Highway which would improve traffic flow and access for motorists travelling between Newcastle and Maitland.
This $2.1bn Australian and NSW governments funded project includes 15kms of dual carriageway and provides motorway access from the existing road network from four new interchanges at Black Hill, Tarro, Tomago and Raymond Terrace. The project also includes a 2.6km viaduct over the Hunter River and floodplain, the Main North Rail Line, and the New England Highway. Once complete, the extension will remove up to 25,000 vehicles a day from key congestion
The major construction phase of the extension will be delivered using two design and construct (D&C) contracts to ensure innovation, efficiency and value for money in the delivery of the project. The delivery of the project is expected to create 2700 jobs during construction.
The opportunity
Right now, we are seeking a Project Director to join our Regional Infrastructure Delivery Branch of Infrastructure and Place division. Based in Newcastle, the role will be supported by a Delivery Director and a Deputy Project Director working in partnership with our delivery contractors.
You will be responsible for overseeing all facets of the project including resolution of complex project issues and challenges, ensuring robust community and stakeholder engagement. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams developing and delivering a large infrastructure program of multi-modal projects and manages competing pressures between project scope, performance, cost, program, quality and risk, while meeting stakeholder expectations and longer-term community needs in an environment of intense public scrutiny.
As we journey into the future and as we are truly looking to build a diverse workforce, flexible work environment where differences are valued will be a key attribute to the success of the project.
Please click on the following link to view a copy of the position description: Project Director
About you
As the Project Director you will have extensive experience in infrastructure project delivery and contact management. You are pro-active and resilient in nature with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You have a delivery focused mindset whilst considering the best outcome for the community.
You lead by example with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams. You have extensive experience in large project development and delivery preferably in road infrastructure projects. You also have the capacity to represent projects, as needed, in meetings, working parties and related forums within and external to government, to provide cross agency coordination, facilitate high level, integrated and effective decision making, and to advocate and articulate the Division and NSW government’s position and interests.
Some of the essential requirements
Extensive project planning, planning approvals and project management experience with a record of success in the “on time and on budget” development and delivery of small and large scale infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated contract management experience in an infrastructure-related field and a strong understanding of commercial and financial principles.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of multi-disciplinary specialists facilitate their ongoing professional development, maximise on their performance to deliver diverse and complex operational services.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time fixed term until March 2028, Transport Senior Service TSSE1B level role offering an attractive remuneration package.
For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.
Interested?
Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.
Application closes: 11:59PM, Monday 3rd April 2023
We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace
Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.
We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible agreements and tailored hybrid options for people who live regionally. We’re proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer, a Family Inclusive Workplace and winners of the ‘Best Remote Work Strategy’ at the Australian HR Awards 2022.
Transport is committed to creating employment and career development opportunities for Aboriginal people. These include dedicated employee networks and yarn ups, as well as career development, leadership and mentoring programs for Aboriginal people working at Transport to connect, share and learn. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at Aboriginal.Employment@transport.nsw.gov.au or visit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment page.
We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit Supporting people with disability to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.
Please contact the Talent Specialist if you’d like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. For any enquiries, please email Fabrice Noel at FABRICE.NOEL@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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