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SalaryTransport 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.
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About the team
The role sits within the Sydways team in the Central and Southern Sydney Project Office. The Central and Southern Sydney Project Office is entrusted with road, light rail and active transport projects from Blacktown to Sutherland local government areas. The Sydways team is responsible for delivery of road and active transport projects which are largely in the brownfield environment.
We focus our expertise in delivery of projects from design to construction to operations safely, efficiently, sustainably and to high quality.
The opportunities
The role leads multidisciplinary Sydways project teams delivering a large infrastructure program of projects for interconnecting major roads and tunnels, predominantly Tier 2 - 4 projects ranging in size from $15m - $300m, with a total program value over $1bn.
The role will be responsible for and manage 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. The role will also be responsible for overseeing all facets of the project including resolution of complex project issues and challenges, ensuring robust community and stakeholder engagement. The role will also oversee staff development, with smaller and larger projects, this role provides oversight of a graduate engineer through to emergent leaders in Project Management, providing a sustainable resourcing outcome for the program.
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About you
You are a tertiary qualified in civil engineering, preferably with a project management qualification, seasoned major projects delivery professional looking for an opportunity to work on some of the most high profile projects within NSW.
- You will have demonstrated executive leadership experience building and leading diverse teams.
- You are an influencer.
- You will have demonstrated technical ability in delivering a portfolio of projects.
- You will possess strong commercial acumen, delivering on time and to budget.
- You will understand how to manage very experienced project managers that bring very strong project experience and know-how.
- You will bring experience managing competing and complex demands to ensure timely delivery of projects considering quality, cost efficiencies and timeframes and assessing variations while resolving conflicts and priorities.
- You will understand the balance of addressing customer requirements whilst adhering to other regulatory, policy, government and operational conditions.
- You have the ability to articulate complex concepts and put forward compelling arguments and rationales to all levels and types of audiences.
- You bring experience identifying and overcoming barriers to collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- You bring strong experience creating a culture of achievement, fostering on-time and on-budget quality outcomes.
- You champion a customer-centric ethos.
This is a Transport Senior Service role offering an attractive remuneration package.
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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: Wednesday 7th December 2022
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 like part-time work, 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.
We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit 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 Alexander Burr at ALEX.BURR@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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