About us

Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transforming the way Sydney travels. Our new generation of driverless trains are fast, safe and reliable, and link with Sydney's existing public transport network to provide seamless journeys. Our 46 state of the art, fully accessible metro stations and precincts are designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.

With the Northwest line already in operation and works well underway on the City & Southwest, West and Western Sydney Airport lines, Sydney will enjoy a fully operational Metro network by 2030.

About the team

Sydney Metro West is the city’s next underground metro railway. This investment will transform Sydney for generations to come; doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the CBD, linking new communities to rail services and supporting employment growth and new housing supply. It’s a program of epic proportions which will bring together technical specialists, world-class technology and innovative ways of working.

The opportunity                      

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Communications Manager to join Sydney Metro West. If you are passionate about communications and community engagement with demonstrated experience on major infrastructure projects, then look no further. 

This role will initially focus on community engagement through early planning to ensure a coordinated engagement approach is undertaken by Sydney Metro within the local communities in which it operates.

As the project transitions into delivery this role will then be responsible for working with our contract delivery partners to ensure effective coordination between key project stakeholders and Sydney Metro. The role will engage with and manage issues around affected individuals, businesses and communities and ensure delivery partners comply with community engagement contractual requirements for the Project.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and be naturally self-driven

An ability to work flexibly and effectively in a busy environment where priorities often change

Result oriented with a keen sense of urgency

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in communications, media or stakeholder and community relations, and demonstrated relevant industry experience

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is Transport Grade 9 ($138,670 – $155,309) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. For more information on Employee Benefits at Sydney Metro please click here.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Friday 1st April 2022.

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Dawn Grundy at DAWN.GRUNDY@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

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Find out more about Sydney Metro at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydney-metro. ​

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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