Senior Manager Organisational Design (Temporary Opportunity - 12 Months)

You’re a future-focused leader who embraces and helps others adapt to change.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here’s your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

Lead and guide a team of organisational design specialists who support the development and execution of organisational structures and operating models across the business.  You’ll oversee the delivery of expert advisory services, covering everything from operating model design and job profiling to capability definition and role design.  Along the way, you’ll work closely with leaders and teams, equipping them with the tools and resources they need to confidently adopt and embed new ways of working. 

In this Senior Manager position, you’ll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, offering practical advice on how to align workforce planning with organisational design. Your team will help create job profiles, define capabilities, and develop tools that make it easier for leaders and teams to adapt to new ways of working.

You will also partner with People and Culture teams to develop and implement tools and resources for leaders and teams, to support the evolution of work and the adoption of new ways of working.

If you enjoy driving consistency, building strong partnerships, and making a real impact on how work gets done, this could be the perfect role for you.

This is a temporary fixed term full time opportunity until Sunday 30th June 2026. 

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

About you

You’re someone who thrives on shaping how organisations work and who understands that great outcomes start with the right structure, clear accountabilities, and empowered teams. You bring experience in organisational design and a natural ability to translate big-picture strategy into practical solutions. You're confident leading a team, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and helping others navigate change with clarity and confidence.

You bring a track record of consistently meeting service delivery objectives in complex, high-demand environments, balancing stakeholder expectations, resource constraints, and shifting priorities with ease. Your strength lies in building and sustaining strong relationships across internal teams and external partners, ensuring communication remains clear, collaborative, and outcomes focused.  You’re passionate about shaping how organisations work and helping teams thrive.

Who we are

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

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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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, 29th June 2025. 

For more information about this role, please contact DAWN.GRUNDY@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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