Vehicle Engineering Manager (Up to 23 Months Temporary Opportunity)

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

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a transformative new team that is establishing a Bus Regulatory Transformation Program, the Vehicle Engineering Manager will rely on their technical expertise to provide regulatory advice in relation to vehicle engineering and inspection practices. 

Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and experts, this high quality input will be key in contributing to the transformation of policies, processes and standards  that will ensure alignment of delivery of bus transformation initiatives that will enhance safety across NSW.

Led by the Regulatory Transformation branch, this exciting role will see you support the delivery of a range of recommendations assigned as a result of the Bus Taskforce by leveraging your extensive understanding of vehicle engineering and that of the role of the regulator (The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator – NHVR) within the Transport industry.

Please note that this is a temporary fixed term role up until 17/02/2027.

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

About you

Your experience in vehicle engineering and understanding of the wider transport industry will see you succeed in this role. 

You will be experienced in the machinations of working in complex organisations that are subject to regulatory requirements, industry standards monitoring, review and improvements and governance and risk. 

You enjoy strategic problem-solving and enjoy working towards best practice outcomes that support successful project delivery. 

You’re recognised as someone who is an excellent communicator and leverages stakeholder management to drive outcomes. 

You have experience providing a wide range of technical expertise within a regulatory environment and can communicate key requirement to inform policy development and reform. 

If you enjoy being involved in business transformation initiatives, you’re motivated by being able to problem solve and come to solutions in collaboration with colleagues, and energised by more strategic work and adopting a whole of division / whole of Transport perspective, we’d love to see your expression of interest for this opportunity.

This team is currently enjoying a hybrid way of working in line with the base office located at 231 Elizabeth St Sydney and is evolving in line with Transport's policies for workplace presence.

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 Sunday 27th April 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact SALLY.MCDONALD@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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