Senior Rail Project Director, Future Fleet (Hybrid)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Deputy Project Director for Rail Infrastructure under the Future Fleet Program in Sydney. This is a Fixed Term Full-Time role leading complex rail projects and ensuring safety, schedule and budget across major work packages.

You will coordinate procurement, governance and cross‑agency collaboration, delivering transformational rail infrastructure that supports local content and community benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering major rail or transport infrastructure.
• Strong track record in live rail environments and safety.
• Deep contract, commercial and financial management capability.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and complex delivery partners.
• Ability to resolve complex risks and deliver on schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, procurement and delivery of complex enabling works across Sydney’s rail network and production facilities.
• Provide strategic oversight across multidisciplinary workstreams and delivery readiness.
• Partner with operators, government agencies, contractors and specialists to resolve interfaces and delivery challenges.
• Support the Project Director to build capable, collaborative teams and deliver integrated infrastructure outcomes.

Skills

Rail Infrastructure

Contract Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Deputy Project Director for Rail Infrastructure under the Future Fleet Program in Sydney. This is a Fixed Term Full-Time role leading complex rail projects and ensuring safety, schedule and budget across major work packages.

You will coordinate procurement, governance and cross‑agency collaboration, delivering transformational rail infrastructure that supports local content and community benefits.