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

We are redefining integrated transport choices to improve the lives of customers and communities, making Greater Sydney a better place to live, work and play.

The opportunity

The Hawkesbury Nepean Valley (HNV) Flood Evacuation Program is a suite of programs TfNSW are delivering as part of the HNV Flood Risk Management Strategy. As the Senior Project Manager, you will provide high-level guidance for the delivery of projects as well as driving project assessments, delivery processes and operations across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements and working within a project management framework.

What you will be involved in

Reporting into the Director Capital Projects Development you will get the chance to work in a multi-disciplinary team and across all 3 tiers of government. You will also manage both technical leads and a diverse set of stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Working with a wide range of stakeholders internally & externally you will also:

Lead the development of project proposals and concept designs to deliver outcomes that meet strategic and operational needs

Manage and deliver on each key project phase to the agreed standards, on time and within allocated budgets

Ensure that projects are compliant with the relevant approvals and with any applicable legislation and policy requirements

Oversee all contract documents to ensure appropriate outcomes and to meet relevant requirements and specifications

Prepare sound budgets for projects by ensuring that processes are followed and monitor financial aspects of projects to ensure that they are developed and delivered within agreed budgets

Analyse project completion performance and feedback information for continuous improvement of project planning, development, management and delivery.

About you

We are looking for a senior project manager with tertiary Civil Engineering qualifications, with strong knowledge of construction techniques used in road construction. You will also have experience in small to medium infrastructure project and ideally the implementation of Quality Assurance systems, WH&S, risk environmental management and related computer-based management tools for projects.

We are also looking for someone with exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management skills as you will be working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the Role Description. For any enquiries, please email: David.Mcivor@transport.nsw.gov.au

Salary and Benefits

Transport Senior Service TSSM band and an attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate

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.

How to apply

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

Close date: 11:59pm Friday 18 March, 2022

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.

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appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

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