Site Manager (Temporary Opportunity up to 10 months)

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Take a proactive role as a Construction / Site Manager, leading teams to deliver critical civil infrastructure projects.

As a key member of the project team, you’ll be a hands-on leader, managing construction sites in high-risk environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

In this role, you’ll support a variety of civil works, which may include:

• Earthworks and drainage
• Stormwater and culvert installations
• Overhead wiring (OHW) structures
• Bridge works and steel repairs

You’ll set the standard on site, ensuring safe work practices while driving progress to meet project scope, timelines, and quality expectations.

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity for a period of up to 8 months, concluding on 30 June 2026.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack. 

This recruitment campaign may be used to create a Talent Pool for future ongoing and/or temporary opportunities of the same classification that may become available over the next 18 months.

About you

You’re an experienced Construction Manager or Site Manager, confident in leading teams and managing risks in high-risk environments. You thrive on collaboration and are skilled at working with both internal stakeholders and external partners to drive project outcomes.

You have a solid understanding of plant and equipment requirements - such as crane specifications - and the ability to interpret complex drawings to plan and deliver works safely and efficiently.

You’re comfortable working closely with Civil Program Managers and engaging with environmental and heritage teams to ensure projects are delivered with care and compliance.

You’re someone who values growth and development. After six months in the role, you could have the opportunity to contribute to early-stage project designs, helping shape the future of key infrastructure projects.

You enjoy being on-site and value the camaraderie of a tight-knit team. This is a predominantly site-based role, with a strong team culture supported by regular, in-person catchups every two weeks.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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 is an in-person, on-site role.

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 02 Novemebr 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact SHARON.CHARLES@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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