Program Director, Regional Rail
Program Director, Regional Rail
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Job Description
Youre a purposeful leader who understands the why and connects everyday moments to the bigger picture.
Youre passionate about public service and ready to lead a team of professionals share your expertise and guide decision-making to help shape the future of our State.
In this role youll:
Program
Lead a diverse team navigating through complex issues and challenges leading high level consultations and negotiations with contractors as well as with internal Transport for NSW and government agency stakeholders to successfully deliver customer outcomes
Provide expert and strategic advice to project delivery teams to inform program and project management strategies to ensure effective use of budget and resources
Establish and lead delivery teams to oversee functions resources and outputs ensuring projects are well resourced and delivery goals are achieved
Provide expert advice options and find solutions to project issues and challenges
Ensuring risks are managed and project delivery impacts are minimised
Work with stakeholders across the division to enhance knowledge sharing
Work in close collaboration with stakeholders from Transport for NSW government agencies and the private sector to provide cross agency coordination and to facilitate high level integrated and effective decision making
Primary work location will be in Greater Sydney region with occasional travel involved to regional Sydney. Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1B level role offering an attractive remuneration package with an expectation of 3 to 4 days in the office per week.
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About you
This is your opportunity to shape the future of Transport for generations to come!
As Program Director Regional Rail you will bring a proven track record in leading complex high-impact strategies and customer-focused initiatives. Your ability to engage stakeholders navigate government processes and influence in politically sensitive environments will be critical to your success.
You can cut through the noise and make complex ideas and topics easier to understand. As an accomplished strategist your customer-centric approach to developing an enterprise-wide strategy incorporating data analytics emerging mobility trends will allow you to develop future-ready strategies that put people first.
This is a rare opportunity to shape Transports strategic direction ensuring our efforts align with what customers need experience and expect. You will provide trusted strategic advice to executives elected officials and policymakers enabling informed decisions that reflect the priorities of the communities we serve.
Essential requirements
Tertiary qualification in Engineering Business Management or relevant discipline or extensive experience in leading complex transport operations activities.
Proven experience leading complex rail or infrastructure projects
Possess a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers license and be willing to work outside regular working hours and travel on occasion.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe integrated and efficient transport system. We connect people communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives visitTransport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly meaning you can mix in-person days at your teams home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday 5th August 2025.
For more information about this role please contact
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Director
Employment Type
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