Operational Support Manager

UGL; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking an experienced Operational Support Manager to lead governance, reporting and change management for the NSW Passenger team, supporting the Mariyung Fleet. The role partners with customers, operational leaders and technical specialists to drive performance and customer outcomes across New South Wales.

This is a high-impact, permanent full-time position based in Kangy Angy NSW, offering an inclusive leadership environment and genuine career growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex operations in rail or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to partner with customers and internal teams.
• Strong governance, reporting and control mindset.
• Experience with HSSE documentation and safety risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational governance and customer reporting activities.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee incident reporting and attribution management processes.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic projects, Engineering Change Requests and business enhancements.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, operational and project teams to achieve performance objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Change management

Operations leadership

Safety management

Job description

• Influence strategic decisions and lead meaningful change in a complex operational environment
• Join an inclusive leadership team with genuine career growth opportunities
• Permanent fulltime role, located in Kangy Angy NSW

• Influence strategic decisions and lead meaningful change in a complex operational environment
• Join an inclusive leadership team with genuine career growth opportunities
• Permanent fulltime role, located in Kangy Angy NSW

About UGL Transport

At UGL Transport, we don’t just build and maintain transport infrastructure — we help shape safer, more connected and more sustainable communities. Our people play a meaningful role in delivering essential services that make everyday life better, now and into the future.

We work alongside leading global organisations, government bodies and public institutions, using innovative and sustainable technologies across the transport sector. Just as importantly, we foster a culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to grow.

About The NSW Passenger Project

UGL Transport is looking for an experienced and motivated Operational Support Manager to join our NSW Passenger team supporting one of Australia's newest passenger rail fleets.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly influential role where you will partner with customers, operational leaders and technical specialists to drive operational performance, continuous improvement and exceptional customer outcomes.

The Opportunity

As the Operational Support Manager, you will provide leadership across key governance, reporting, customer engagement and change management functions. You will also play an integral role in supporting the ongoing success of the Mariyung Fleet while helping deliver safe, reliable and efficient rail services for customers across New South Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational governance and customer reporting activities.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee incident reporting and attribution management processes.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic projects, Engineering Change Requests and business enhancements.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, operational and project teams to achieve performance objectives.

About You

We are interested in hearing from people with experience in:

• Rail and passenger transport
• Operations leadership
• Asset management
• Maintenance management
• Service delivery
• Engineering support
• Logistics or other complex operational environments

You Will Also Bring

• Passionate leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience influencing outcomes across diverse teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to drive collaboration, accountability and positive change.
• Prepare and review HSSE documentation to ensure legislative and procedural requirements are met.
• Assist in managing return-to-work programs and injury management processes.
• Design and deploy safety culture change initiatives.
• Monitor and review safety risk profiles of contracts and projects to identify areas for improvement.

Diversity Matters

At UGL Transport, we know diverse teams deliver better outcomes. We actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make a valuable contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

Be part of a team that's moving Australia forward.

Discipline

Business Manager

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Central Coast & Gosford

Work Type

Full-time