Director Road Asset Information Management (up to 3 year fixed term opportunity)

You’re a leader who takes ownership and actively creates positive change.

You have the opportunity to lead the innovation and integration of asset information systems for Road Asset & Program Services.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Road Asset and Program Services (RAPS) branch of the Road Maintenance and Resilience (RMR) division that takes part in making NSW roads safer, more reliable, and more resilient to better connect our community. Using an integrated enterprise approach to asset management across Transport, RAPS leads state road asset planning and statewide integrated maintenance programming to deliver operational and capital maintenance activities.

With a statewide focus to ensure consistency in road asset management, maintenance planning and program/project development on the State road network, RAPS aims to deliver a fully integrated road maintenance program with a forward-looking prioritised pipeline that will support more effective delivery planning, asset risk management and efficient investment outcomes. RAPS also works in partnership with the asset custodian in the Asset Management branch of the Planning, Integration and Passenger (PIP) division to ensure effective and efficient management of our State road assets under the Transport Asset Management framework.

Reporting to Executive Director Road Asset & Program Services, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of road asset data, driving the development and implementation of asset information strategies, frameworks, processes and procedures to enable data-driven decision-making.

Supported by a diverse team based in strategic hubs embedded across regional NSW, your people leadership skills will drive an inclusive culture bringing the team together under a functional based model. Specifically, you will provide expertise and guidance on the application of asset information management, ensuring compliance with Custodian standards, supporting data quality assurance across all road asset management functions, and optimising processes to support asset reliability, safety, and lifecycle management. This role requires specialised knowledge of transport infrastructure and road assets, as well as sound experience in data management systems implementation.

This is a full-time up to 3 year Temporary Opportunity Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1A level role, offering an attractive remuneration package. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

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

About you 

• You have specialised knowledge and experience in transport infrastructure and road asset management, with a strong understanding of asset management principles and their practical application within transport networks.
• You have in-depth knowledge of road asset management systems and data integration processes.
• You have experience in applying technical assurance methodologies to road asset management systems and processes.
• You have strong stakeholder management skills with experience in leading a function within a high reliability / high risk working environment, a large and complex industrial and/or public sector organisation.
• Adaptable in nature, you lead by example with the ability to drive change and to motivate team members towards achieving business objectives.
• As a good problem solver, with progressive and forward-thinking attitude, you have the ability to work 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

We are a state government organisation made up of more nearly 30,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated, and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

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 Thursday 12th June 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE.NOEL@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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