Senior Manager People Programs

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Manager People Programs for a temporary opportunity up to June 2028. You will lead the People Programs portfolio across Sydney Metro, shaping culture, diversity, engagement and capability development from the Sydney Metro Director of People and Culture.

This role sits in Sydney, NSW with a hybrid model of onsite and approved remote work. You will design and deliver enterprise programs, translate strategy into sequenced initiatives, and partner with TfNSW to

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Programs portfolio across Sydney Metro, encompassing culture, diversity and inclusion, engagement, recognition and capability development.
• Design, prioritise, integrate and deliver enterprise people programs translating strategy into evidence-based initiatives.
• Define and promote strategies with TfNSW to develop leadership capability within the organisation and transport enterprise.
• Translate process-driven business requirements into outcomes and act as trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders.
• Build collaborative relationships to meet stakeholders' expectations in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Job description

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Senior Manager People Programs (Temporary opportunity up to 22 Months Temporary Opportunity)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 111679

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

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 know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here’s your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

You will work with the Director of People and Culture for Sydney Metro to lead the People Programs portfolio across Sydney Metro, encompassing culture, diversity and inclusion, engagement, recognition and capability development.

You’ll be accountable for the design, prioritisation, integration and delivery of enterprise people programs, translating People & Culture strategy into sequenced, evidence-based initiatives that drive measurable workforce and organisational outcomes.

You’ll play a key role in defining and promoting strategies in partnership with TfNSW to develop and nurture leadership capability within the organisation and wider transport enterprise.

This temporary position until June 2028 is located in our George Street, Sydney office. The role is governed by our hybrid working model, which forms part of the organisation’s Flexible Working Arrangements and associated procedures. This includes a combination of required onsite attendance and approved remote working.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 258.

Tertiary qualified or demonstrated, relevant, equivalent professional experience, you’ll have demonstrated experience in driving People & Culture programs for continuous improvement.

You’ll have demonstrated capability in aligning and translating People & Culture process driven business requirements into business and operational outcomes.

You’ll have demonstrate success as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executives and senior leaders, combining a strategic lens with a hands-on approach and a strong record of delivering complex and innovative People and Culture programs.

You’ll have experience developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships to meet stakeholders’ expectations and are comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where delivery on tight deadlines is critical.

You crave a career that connects you with people, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

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 .

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 14 October 2026

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

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.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.