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 charged with the delivery of an ambitious and once-in-a generation program of public infrastructure works. We are developing and delivering smart, integrated and sustainable infrastructure and places that are valued by our customers and communities.

The opportunity

Due to the incredible scale of infrastructure investment that has been committed to by the NSW State Government, which is outlined in the NSW Future Transport Strategy, we have exciting opportunities for 3 x Senior Development Managers to join our established Development team in Sydney. In this role you will be working on the high-profile Redfern & North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal.

As many projects are transport enabled urban renewal projects, experience in both the property development and infrastructure sectors is an advantage.

Our Senior Development Managers are part of the Program Director’s senior leadership team, responsible for identifying and driving opportunities to develop underutilised government owned lands, implementing integrated transport and property development solutions and delivering upon government objectives to maximise return on investment.

As Senior Development Manager, your main accountabilities will be:

Identify, evaluate and define development and repurpose opportunities for residual or underutilised land in the transport portfolio.

Maximise development opportunities from inception through design, approvals and delivery.

Define and lead project business cases, strategy, planning, and specialist consultants to deliver the project objectives.

Provide high quality commercial advice for priority initiatives to achieve the required governance and best commercial outcomes for all parties.

Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams which may include commercial, property, finance and legal teams etc.

Build and maintain strong networks and stakeholders relationships across the industry and transport cluster.

Plan and manage the procurement of consultants and specialist advisors.

Evaluate, plan and manage complex procurements and property transactions.

Work with diverse stakeholder groups including across the NSW Government, local Government.

As a Senior Development Manager you will be responsible for leading project workstreams/stages - strong skills in leading teams is required.

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

About you

A Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with extensive experience across the project development lifecycle.

A demonstrated ability to build and deploy multi-disciplinary teams in a complex and often challenging mixed use environment.

The ability to review and flex systems and processes to manage risk and drive improve outcomes for investments.

Advanced communication, relationship building and influencing skills to engage, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

These Transport Senior Service Band 1A roles are fixed term full-time until December 2025 and offer an attractive remuneration package.

For more information on Employee Benefits at Infrastructure and Place 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!

How to apply

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

Please check the internal role eligibility requirements or policy for your agency before applying for internally advertised roles.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 3rd April 2022.

p>​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. ​

For any enquiries, please email Simon Bloom at SIMON.BLOOM@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!

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

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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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