Executive Director Signalling Operations

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

If finding complex solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create seamless operations that result in efficiency for millions of customers.

An exciting new opportunity has emerged with the role of Executive Director Signalling Operations within Sydney Trains Rail Operations branch. Reporting to the Head of Rail Operations, this is a high-profile strategic leadership role accountable for the safe, efficient and reliable operations of signalling systems across the network. This is a key executive role responsible for leading all aspects of signalling operations including  leading signalling teams through the transformation of signalling technology to support a modern, efficient and future ready railway network.

In this role you’ll

Provide strategic and operational leadership for day of operations signalling functions, ensuring train movements are managed effectively to maintain safety, reliability and efficiency across the Sydney Trains and NSW Trains network, minimising disruptions to customers and maximising operational efficiency.

You will also play a pivotal role in modernising signalling operations through digital transformation, integrating advanced and emerging technologies and embedding an operational excellence culture, and in turn, enhancing safety, performance and customer outcomes across the rail network.

Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information.

About You

You bring extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in signalling operations along with safe working rules and procedures. You have detailed knowledge and understanding of rail operations and operational risk. You have strong stakeholder management skills with experience in leading a function within a high reliability / high risk working environment within a large and complex industrial and/or public sector organisation. Adaptable in nature, you lead by example with the ability to motivate team members towards achieving business objectives.

You bring a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role within a rail operations environment, and have demonstrated experience leading the delivery of transformational change and capability uplift.

As a good problem solver, you will also have worked in a matrix-style reporting environment where it is essential to have a good understanding of customer orientation and the operational demands that come with service delivery.

Who we are

Sydney Trains provides train services throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and was established in July 2013.  Our mission is to keep Sydney moving by delivering safe, clean, reliable, customer-focused, and efficient rail services.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 6th July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact ALEX.BURR@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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