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Form of work Senior Manager role leading urban design on a range of interesting design-led transport projects
Fixed Term Full-time opportunity till 30/06/24
Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD location with hybrid ways of working - WFH
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 Customer Strategy and Technology Division (CST) within Transport leads the development of long-term, multi-modal strategies, plans and policies across NSW. We leverage data and insights, implement new technologies, drive innovation and build partnerships to provide customer-centred solutions.
The Design for Customers & Place (DCP) team provides expert knowledge in wayfinding, customer experience and urban design. We help projects to pass stage gates and solve problems through our multidisciplinary design expertise, professional relationship networks, toolboxes, understanding of the integrated TfNSW transport network, ability to define the root cause problem and gather and apply customer insights.
The opportunity
The Senior Manager Urban Design reports directly to the Director Urban Design Public Transport and Precincts.
This is a key leadership role that leads a team, including vendor suppliers, to deliver design-led customer-centric designs and solutions which integrate planning principles and practices to support and align with NSW Government and Transport policies and best practice urban design.
This position is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Urban Designers, including strong delivery and technical knowledge in transport infrastructure and place.
The home base for this role is Transport’s Elizabeth Street office in the Sydney CBD, with flexible work options available
What you will be involved in:
Implement and manage design assurance and governance strategies across the development and delivery phases of design solutions.
Guide a team, including vendor suppliers, to identify, define and document technical design packages and solutions which incorporate design assurance and translate business operational requirements.
Identify, promote and develop collaborative relationships with cross division, multi-function teams and stakeholders to create a partnership in meeting strategic government objectives and excellent design outcomes..
View the role description for this position.
About you
You are an innovative, independent thinker with a detailed design eye and have the ability to synthesise project requirements and customer needs to create great places. You are a trusted advisor and an advocate for good design in the built environment. You are collaborative, agile and possess expert stakeholder management and communication skills.
A demonstrated understanding of best practice industry trends and applications coupled with extensive knowledge of urban design principles and frameworks will enable you to manage and motivate customer-centric design teams.
Experience in delivery of transport infrastructure within NSW is preferred.
Tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Architecture or Landscape Architecture or relevant discipline will also provide you with the ideal background for this requirement.
Salary and Benefits
This is a Transport Senior Service Manager role offering an attractive remuneration package.
For more information on the benefits of working with Transport for NSW,?read our Employee benefits guide.
Interested?
By 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.
Applications close: 11:59pm Monday 5th June 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 Paul Hollington at PAUL.HOLLINGTON@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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