Director Asset Maintenance Strategy

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You're passionate about public service and ready to lead a team of professionals, share your expertise and guide decision-making to help shape the future of our State.
 

In this role, you'll:

Play a pivotal role in shaping how our assets are planned, managed, and assured—across bus, ferry, light rail, and maritime services.

As the Director Asset Maintenance Strategy, you will:

• Develop and implement whole-of-life asset strategies across bus, ferry, light rail, and maritime assets.
• Act as the Functional Coordinator for the Coordinator-General Division, advising on funding allocation to optimise lifecycle costs and manage risk.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to ensure new and existing assets are aligned with long-term strategic goals.
• Influence high-level decision-making through your expertise in asset management, operational maintenance management, and risk management.

At Transport for NSW, we’re not just moving people—we’re shaping communities. As part of the Coordinator-General Division, you’ll be at the heart of statewide asset management supporting operational planning and service delivery, helping to create a connected, accessible, and future-ready transport system for every customer in NSW.

We offer:
•   Purpose-driven work that impacts millions of lives across the state.
•   Flexible hybrid working to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
•   A collaborative, inclusive culture that values integrity, courage, and innovation.
•   Career development opportunities in one of the largest asset portfolios in Australia.

Role is based in George St Sydney. It is a hybrid role with office and at home mix according to TfNSW policy.
 
Please view the Role Description.
 

About you

You’re a strategic thinker with a strong background in asset management —ideally in a complex, multi-asset environment. You bring:
• A holistic view of strategic asset lifecycle planning and performance.
• Strong financial acumen, including understanding of asset accounting as it relates to assets investment decisions.
• The ability to lead cross-functional coordination and influence outcomes at senior levels.
• A passion for delivering public value through smart, sustainable asset management
 

Who we are

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

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 25th May 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact FRANK.ROCA@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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