About us

At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy.

About the team 

The Senior Project Officer leads and manages the delivery of allocated projects so that planned outcomes are achieved, particularly related to schedule, scope, benefits realization, budget, risk and stakeholder management.

You will be working in a large team engaging with multiple stakeholders, where no two days will be the same.

The opportunity

We currently have a Temporary fixed term opening for a Senior Project Officer role within the Sydney Trains Strategy, Portfolio Investment, Portfolio Management/ Business Readiness Interface. The newly formed Strategy, Portfolio and Investment (SP&I) branch leads Sydney Trains Strategy and Planning, Investment Management, Enterprise Portfolio Management, the Network Growth Portfolio, Reporting and Analytics, and Transformation.

The branch is accountable for setting the Sydney Trains strategy and managing investment priorities, funding and allocations. It provides best practice project management services across the business while delivering large scale, enterprise-wide programs of work to achieve the long-term strategic objectives of Sydney Trains.

You will work autonomously across several key Sydney Trains strategic projects and initiatives that directly impact our front line and customer which require significant business stakeholder interface across all levels in supporting the Sydney Trains and New South Wales Train Link business leads in bringing these programs to life.

If you’re looking for a busy hands-on role to be involved, this role is for you:

Key accountabilities

Initiate new projects and work streams where required and manage project to ensure timeframes and deliverables are achieved to scope and budget

Develop and control project schedules and planning activities to ensure modules are completed according to established project milestones

Manage key project stakeholders (internal/external) to define and integrate project outputs to business as usual

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

About you 

We are looking for a proactive Senior Project Officer, to come and join the team. You will be working in highly collaborative and influential team player, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, able to track schedules and execute safety responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities consistent with Sydney Trains. You will be responsible for ensuring projects deliver outputs that align with operational and maintenance requirements to optimize business and customer outcomes for Sydney Trains.

Essentials Criteria:

Demonstrated experience as a high-level Project Officer

Good understanding of Project Management principles

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Sound organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload & meet tight deadlines

Demonstrated team player

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is RC Grade 6 ($127,559 - $141,442) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

Sydney Trains offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Other benefits include:

Free travel on Government trains, buses, and ferries

Flexible work practices

For more information on Employee Benefits, 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: 11:59pm, Sunday 03rd April 2022 

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.

For any enquiries, please email at mika.thakkar@transport.nsw.gov.au  

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Sydney Trains at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains/about-sydney-trains.

All Transport workers are required to have:

at least one dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine by 6 December 2021 and two doses by 7 February 2022; 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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