Senior Manager Operations Planning - Sydney Metro West (Up to 17 Months Temporary Opportunity)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager Operations Planning for the Sydney Metro West project. This 17-month temporary opportunity focuses on shaping operational and maintenance outcomes across design and delivery, ensuring stations are operable, accessible and maintainable.

You will review designs, identify risks, and work with engineers, project teams and operators to develop practical, whole‑of‑life solutions that deliver value for money.

Qualifications

• Understanding of rail operations and maintenance requirements.
• Experience in major projects or rail infrastructure programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Shape operational and maintenance outcomes across design and delivery of Sydney Metro West.
• Review designs and drawings to ensure stations are operable, accessible and maintainable.
• Identify operational risks early and provide practical assurance for project outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams and operators to develop workable solutions.
• Influence stakeholders and translate complex information into clear guidance for decision-making.
• Assess options to support whole-of-life value and informed decisions.

Job description

Senior Manager Operations Planning - Sydney Metro West (Up to 17 Months Temporary Opportunity)

Senior Manager Operations Planning - Sydney Metro West (Up to 17 Months Temporary Opportunity)

Organisation/Entity:Sydney Metro

Job category:Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number:112220

Employment type:Permanent Full-Time

Salary range:An attractive remuneration package

Know what it takes to make a railway work in the real world? Bring that thinking to Sydney Metro West.

Influence design today to deliver operational and maintenance outcomes that work for tomorrow.

In this role you’ll:

• Shape operational and maintenance outcomes across the design and delivery of Sydney Metro West, bringing a practical rail operations lens to project decisions.
• Review and challenge designs, drawings and technical documentation to ensure stations and infrastructure are operable, accessible and maintainable.
• Identify operational risks and requirements early, providing practical advice and assurance to support effective project outcomes.
• Partner with engineers, project teams, technical specialists, commercial teams and operators to navigate complex issues and develop workable solutions.
• Influence key stakeholders and project decisions, translating complex operational and technical information into clear, practical advice.
• Assess operational options and project requirements to support informed decision-making, whole-of-life outcomes and value for money.

This is a temporary Transport Senior Service Manager (TSSM) opportunity until 31/3/28, with the potential to extend. Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information.

About you

You understand how railways operate and, importantly, what’s needed to keep them safely and efficiently operating and well maintained. You bring strong rail operations or maintenance experience, ideally supported by experience in a major project environment, and you’re comfortable navigating technical drawings and documentation without needing to be the technical engineer.

Proactive and detail-focused, you can spot issues, ask the right questions and work collaboratively to resolve them. You’re a confident communicator who builds relationships and influences practical outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Who we are

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

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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.

Flexible work optionsmay be available.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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