Team Manager

You empower people to work in a way that works for them.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:
In this role you will work alongside 2 other Team Managers to support large teams to deliver critical projects within our Major Works Division.
You will manage the Traction discipline, alongside the other Team Managers who look after Electrical & Cables and Substations. Running the Traction team comes with a large level of responsibility, you will oversee around 21 direct reports alongside up to 10 apprentices, ensuring all teams are resources correctly and delivering training where needed.
You will engage and manage this team, being able to lead and develop their skills to create a high performing team.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description.

About you
Your traction experience will enable you to truly lead and grow this team. You will be able to demonstrate strong managerial or supervisory experience where you have been responsible for workforce planning, rostering and the general well-being and development of your team.
You will collaborate with Project Managers and Project Engineers, so it is preferable you have a decent understanding of project delivery within a rail environment.
You will be able to go out to site and to the office, leading from the front and being able to check on their mental welfare and general well-being by being approachable and responsive.
This is a permanent RC6 position, and the team currently work in the office 3 days per week alongside site based work.

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

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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: 11:59 pm Wednesday 24th January 2024

For more information about this role, please contact ***************@transport.nsw.gov.au

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