About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team: 

The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering a once-in-a generation multi-billion program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.

The Development Branch within the Infrastructure and Place division is responsible for the development of transport and place solutions that facilitate broader economic, social and environmental outcomes.

The opportunity: 

Due to the unprecedented scale of investment in the Transport for NSW Future Transport strategy we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Development Manager to join our growing  Central River City and Eastern Harbour City areas. You will be responsible for supporting the early development of road and bridge infrastructure projects through to completion of the concept design and environmental approval. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of project planning professionals in developing major infrastructure solutions to help shape and improve travel journeys for transport users in the Sydney metropolitan areas.

You will lead an interdisciplinary team of specialist and support staff to undertake and manage Development tasks such as:

Set and monitor procurement activities, including formulation of service briefs, tender and contract documentation, assessment and management

Contribute to delivery strategy and project business cases, leading and managing the implementation of project plans including scheduling of activities, key milestones, and deliverables within an agreed budget.

Manage consultant teams across a range of disciplines for the structure and master-planning phases of precinct renewal to achieve planning certainty in consultation with, or market testing of private sector schemes viability and the integrated transport solution.

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

About you:

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in planning, engineering, project management or a related discipline. With a proven project management background in developing large multi-disciplinary, complex infrastructure projects, whilst managing and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Essential requirements

Tertiary qualifications and experience in planning, civil engineering, project management  or related discipline.

Experience in managing the development of complex infrastructure projects

Demonstrated ability to coordinate the delivery of environmental assessments and assess concept designs.

Salary and Benefits

Transport Service Grade USS 11 ($145,203.00 - $154,934.00 per annum) plus superannuation and leave loading. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Application Close: 11:59PM, Monday 21st March 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 Richard Pickford at RICHARD.PICKFORD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

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