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 Project Property Services Team is a trusted partner and enabler for Transport projects throughout the project lifecycle.  The Team is responsible for providing end-to-end project management and property expertise to develop, deliver and complete smart, integrated and sustainable infrastructure and places.   The Team is a ‘go to’ project property knowledge bank for TfNSW projects.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager, Property to manage the end-to-end property lifecycle for the Great Western Highway Upgrade.  You will lead all property activities needed to support this time critical, complex, and multi-faceted project and be responsible being the interface between the Project Teams, other Divisions within TfNSW, external stakeholders and service providers.

Strategic guidance and financially sustainable and innovative solutions are a key focus. The role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that all key internal and external stakeholders and partners are aligned to the same big picture goal.  In addition, the role will take proactive steps in sharing lessons learnt to influence wider organisational discussions, decisions and initiatives across Infrastructure and Place (I&P) division.

The role will ensure TfNSW meets its property specific obligations under the project deeds, Planning Conditions of Approval, and any other property deliverables and obligations in developing and delivering projects

This is an exciting role reporting to the Director Property, Regional & Rail Delivery and other Client divisions in NSW.

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

About you

You are a seasoned Senior Project Manager looking for an opportunity to deliver end to end project services within an exciting and large Transport/Maritime portfolio. 

You have extensive project initiation, scoping, procurement, contract management, project delivery and reporting experience.  Ideally, you also have a strong grasp of NSW Government processes and knowledge of leading edge project management tools and systems.

You are someone who works collaboratively with others and builds and maintains strong team relationships. The successful candidate will be committed to managing and prioritising competing demands and responsibilities in a busy and evolving environment.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Broad property knowledge and experience

A pro-active, collaborative, solutions focused, principled, empathetic, strategic, versatile, innovative nature and be comfortable working within time and budget constraints

Proven track record in successfully managing property deliverables in complex, politically and commercially sensitive and highly visible environments

Senior management experience while dealing with delivery issues and skilled in identifying, sharing, and implementing lessons learnt and best practice processes

A strong focus and be adaptable, calm and make sound decisions under pressure and not be afraid of getting involved and having difficult conversations to ensure that property decisions and actions undertaken by the project are soundly based

Experience working within a matrix management structure and building and maintaining successful positive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders

Highly advanced communication skills and acted as a trusted advisor on projects, sharing your experience in the ins-and-outs of relevant legislation such as Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, Roads Act 1993, and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Transport Administration Act 1988, construction contracts, and property related obligations under the State Significant Infrastructure Planning Approval Conditions.

Salary and benefits

This is a Transport Senior Service (TSSM) role offering an attractive remuneration package.

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!

How to apply

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

Applications close: Friday 29th April 11:59pm

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 Goran Danilov at GORAN.DANILOV@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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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.

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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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