Production Delivery Manager TFLE

Transport for NSW; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Production Delivery Manager TFLE for a temporary period of up to 20 months, based on the on-site location in Newcastle, NSW. The role will lead complex train upgrade programs, coordinate on-site production activities and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The position requires strong project management, contract delivery and stakeholder coordination skills, with a focus on operational excellence and delivery performance. This is an in-person role in NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production, maintenance or project delivery in transport, rail, manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and maintenance processes.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate on-site production activities across trades, production engineering, testing and line-side supply chain to deliver milestones from production through to test and commissioning.
• Drive safe and efficient production outcomes in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and reporting delivery performance.

Skills

Production leadership

Project management

Contract management

Operational delivery

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

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Production Delivery Manager TFLE (Temporary opportunity up to 20 months)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location: NSW, AU, 2285

Job reference number: 112209

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $169675.0-$187110.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

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:

Be working as part of a team delivering complex train upgrade and production programs, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with quality, schedule and budget requirements.
You’ll lead and coordinate on-site production activities across trades, production engineering, testing and line-side supply chain functions, while supporting the successful delivery of project milestones from production through to test and commissioning.

You’ll drive safe and efficient production outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing competing priorities, reporting on delivery performance and fostering continuous improvement across quality, safety, cost and operational excellence.

This is an on-site position based in Newcastle, NSW. Due to the operational requirements of the role, hybrid working arrangements cannot be accommodated.

Your experience leading production, maintenance or project delivery activities within transport, rail, manufacturing, engineering or other complex operational environments will see you excel in delivering safe, quality and on-time outcomes while navigating competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.

You’re recognised as a collaborative leader, skilled at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving performance in demanding delivery environments.

You’ve got proven experience in project management, contract management and operational delivery, together with a strong understanding of safety, quality and maintenance processes. Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, or equivalent experience, will support your success in the role.

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.

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 .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 4 November 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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