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.

The Division

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan Division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure. In the Community and Place branch, we engage with customers, communities and stakeholders to ensure their needs are considered in the development and delivery of Transport’s plans, strategies, services and programs across NSW.

We do this by working with teams across Transport and sharing community and place insights.

This is to achieve our goal to improve access, quality of life, and sustainability and improve customer and community outcomes.

The Opportunity

Right now we have a fixed term opportunities (up until 30/06/2025) for Disaster Recovery Project Manager within the Transport Technical Solutions team in the Community and Place Division. Based in Region South, this role will lead regional engagement with local councils for disaster recovery arrangements under the NSW Disaster Assistance Guidelines. This role will work closely with Local Government Authorities and the Local Government team in Community & Place, providing financial and technical assistance to councils to restore essential public assets that are damaged as a direct result of an eligible disaster.

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

About you

To be considered for this role you must be possess tertiary qualifications in engineering and be able to demonstrate your previous experience in roads, bridges, road cuttings/embankments and maintenance. You will be a skilled communicator with exposure to working with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including technical experts and all levels of government.  

The ability to astutely manage time, delegate and work collaboratively and closely with other parts of the division is paramount.

You will need to:

•    Ensure local councils understand the NSW Disaster Assistance Guidelines and requirements in obtaining financial assistance to restore essential public assets

•    Facilitate technical engineering support for local councils in assessing and determining emergency and reconstruction works as well as reviewing estimates for eligible scope of works.

•    Lead and provide guidance and support for local councils in obtaining financial assistance for eligible emergency and reconstruction works. 

•    Ensure local councils understand the NSW Disaster Assistance Guidelines and requirements in obtaining financial assistance to restore essential public assets

This role requires a commitment to travel to a large number of sites across the region due to the extent of damage experienced by councils. 

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Engineer Level 4 ($147,164– $157,022) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. For more information on the benefits of working with Transport for NSW, read our employee benefits guide

Interested? 

By 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!

How to apply

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

Close date: 11.59pm, Friday 22nd April

For any enquiries, please email via email on David.mcivor@transport.nsw.gov.au. If you are an internal applicant, please check the internal role eligibility requirements or policy for your agency before applying for internally advertised roles. 

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. 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.

Apply today to register your interest! 

Find out more about Transport for NSW at transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us 

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process here at Transport. 

All Transport 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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