Director Rail Transport

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. 

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:
Report to the Executive Director Network & Development leading the development of integrated transport plans and projects, aligning infrastructure, services, and policy to drive strategic improvements and support NSW government objectives.

Provide high-level leadership for integrated network planning and prioritisation for exciting rail projects inline with Future Transport outcomes

Oversee the rail development pipeline, strategic planning projects and proposals.

Promote evidence-based planning for transport investment and ensure planning is informed by data and stakeholder input.

Represent Transport for NSW in committees, working groups, and advisory bodies.

Offer strategic advice and risk mitigation recommendations to senior leadership.

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

About you
Deep understanding of transport policy, planning frameworks, and regulatory environments, particularly within the context of metropolitan rail networks.

Extensive senior-level experience in rail transport planning, infrastructure strategy project development within government or complex organisational environments.

Proven leadership of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on collaboration, performance, and delivering integrated transport outcomes.

Strong capability in business case development, including early-stage options assessment, strategic analysis, benefits and requirements management and alignment with government investment processes.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and advocate effectively at organisational, executive, ministerial, and community levels.

Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate political sensitivity and drive high-impact, long-term network improvements.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement, using data insights and customer needs to inform rail planning and investment decisions

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

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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, 3rd August 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JACKIE.BRILLAS@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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