Senior Manager, Rail Ops Planning (Temporary)

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

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Manager Operations Planning for the Sydney Metro West project. The role focuses on shaping operational and maintenance outcomes, reviewing designs for operability and safety, and advising on risks and whole-of-life value. You will work with engineers, commercial teams and operators to resolve complex issues.

Temporary opportunity up to 17 months with potential extension. You will influence key decisions, ensure practical outcomes, and support informed,

Qualifications

• Understanding of how railways operate and what is needed to keep them safely and efficiently operating and well maintained.
• Strong rail operations or maintenance experience, ideally in a major project environment.
• Able to navigate technical drawings and documentation without being the technical engineer.

Responsibilities

• Shape operational and maintenance outcomes across the design and delivery of Sydney Metro West.
• Review designs, drawings and technical documentation for operability, accessibility and maintainability.
• Identify operational risks and provide practical advice and assurance for project outcomes.

Skills

Rail operations

Maintenance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Manager Operations Planning for the Sydney Metro West project. The role focuses on shaping operational and maintenance outcomes, reviewing designs for operability and safety, and advising on risks and whole-of-life value. You will work with engineers, commercial teams and operators to resolve complex issues.

Temporary opportunity up to 17 months with potential extension. You will influence key decisions, ensure practical outcomes, and support informed,