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. 

The opportunity 

The Senior Manager - Social Procurement and Workforce Development role is responsible for leading the implementation of a Skills, Employment & Industry Development Strategy for the Great Western Highway Upgrade Program. The role will work in a multi-disciplinary project team and with principal contractors and the supply chain. Managing relationships with key skills, employment and industry development stakeholders is key when it comes to initiatives such as pre-employment programs, a skills centre, and a business hub.

The Program is seeking to set new benchmarks in sustainability including social outcomes for local and regional people. Supported by a dedicated leadership team, the successful candidate will take on this 5-year fixed-term opportunity and be able to drive tangible social outcomes that make a difference to the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and broader Central West Region.

About you

The successful candidate will likely hold tertiary and/or vocational qualifications in a relevant discipline such as training and assessment, human resources, social impact or business management. This is an amazing opportunity to join a high performing team as a senior manager, driving strategy to improve socio-economic outcomes for the NSW community.

You will have demonstrated experience in any or all of the following areas: social procurement, workforce development, training, employment, diversity and inclusion programs, business capability building and/or industry development. Additionally, experience delivering social procurement and workforce development outcomes on infrastructure projects, and have strong industry and government stakeholder relationship

In line with Transport for NSW's commitment to supporting flexible working, we encourage applications from regional NSW. Ideally, for this vacancy, you'll be based out of the Central West region (Orange or Bathurst). 

Want to know more? 

Please click here to view a copy of the role description

Interested? 

Right now is an exciting time to join our team as we deliver an iconic $72.2 billion investment into future transport infrastructure and services over 40 years.

Be a part of something big. Apply today to register your interest!

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

Our Commitment to Diversity 

Great people come from all walks of life. At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call/text or email the contact person for this role.

Salary and Benefits

This role is a Transport Senior Service Manager (TSSM) with salary packages starting at $172K depending on experience.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here. 

How to apply 

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and address the questions within the application.

Need help? 

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.  

For any enquiries, please contact Jackie Brillas on 0466 102 162

Close date: 11:59pm Wednesday 30 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. 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. ​

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.

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.

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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