Rail Operations Planning Lead (Temp) - Major Projects

Sydney Metro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Metro is seeking a Transport Senior Service Manager to lead operational and maintenance outcomes across the design and delivery of the Sydney Metro West project. This temporary role runs until 31 March 2028 with potential extension and requires strong rail operations expertise and the ability to influence project decisions.

You’ll review designs, identify operational risks, and collaborate with engineers, commercial teams and operators to translate complex information into practical,

Qualifications

• Experience in rail operations or maintenance environments.
• Ability to navigate technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape operational and maintenance outcomes across design and delivery.
• Review designs, drawings and docs to ensure operability and maintainability.
• Identify operational risks and provide practical assurance.
• Partner with engineers, commercial teams and operators to resolve issues.
• Influence stakeholders and translate complex info into actionable guidance.
• Assess options to support whole-of-life value for money.

Skills

Rail operations experience

Stakeholder management

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Sydney Metro is seeking a Transport Senior Service Manager to lead operational and maintenance outcomes across the design and delivery of the Sydney Metro West project. This temporary role runs until 31 March 2028 with potential extension and requires strong rail operations expertise and the ability to influence project decisions.

You’ll review designs, identify operational risks, and collaborate with engineers, commercial teams and operators to translate complex information into practical,