Rail Project Integration Lead — Future Fleet

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Deputy Project Director for the Rail Project Integration within the Future Fleet Program. Based in Sydney, the role shapes an integrated delivery of a $12 billion program connecting rolling stock, infrastructure and operations.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Rail Fleet Development and requires 50% workplace attendance initially in Sydney CBD with hybrid flexibility. It offers a fixed-term Full-Time opportunity until February 2030.

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience delivering mega rail or transport programs.
• Strong program management, governance, and stakeholder skills.
• Deep rail systems and network integration knowledge.
• Experience with complex contracts and procurement.
• Credible with senior govt, industry and partners.
• Collaborative leader of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-of-program leadership across rolling stock, infrastructure, production facilities and operations.
• Drive governance, program management and integration across the program lifecycle.
• Anticipate risk, resolve critical issues and provide evidence-based data to senior decision-makers.
• Build trusted relationships with government, operators, councils and partners.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated outcomes and maintain alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Rail systems knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Governance frameworks

Interface management

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Deputy Project Director for the Rail Project Integration within the Future Fleet Program. Based in Sydney, the role shapes an integrated delivery of a $12 billion program connecting rolling stock, infrastructure and operations.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Rail Fleet Development and requires 50% workplace attendance initially in Sydney CBD with hybrid flexibility. It offers a fixed-term Full-Time opportunity until February 2030.