Director People And Culture

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

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:

You will work with the Head of People, Corporate Affairs and Strategy for Sydney Metro to lead the development and implementation of people and culture strategies and plans that support the organisation’s strategic goals, core project delivery milestones and broader Transport for NSW direction and strategy. 

You will lead the identification of organisational, leadership and workforce capability priorities, ensuring Sydney Metro has the people, skills and capability required to develop, deliver and operate metro services across Sydney. 

You and your team will have a significant focus on business partnering and resource management, workplace relations, workforce capability development, leadership and engagement, ensuring the consistent, informed and effective delivery of inclusive people services and programs that strengthen Sydney Metro’s culture, capability, performance and productivity. 

You crave a career that connects you with people, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow. 

This temporary position is located in our George Street office. The role is governed by our hybrid working model, which forms part of the organisation’s Flexible Working Arrangements and associated procedures. This includes a combination of required onsite attendance and approved remote working. 

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

For any enquiries, please contract Christine Stenzel on christine.stenzel@transport.nsw.gov.au

For more information on this position and agency, view the role description and Sydney Metro’s Corporate plan.

About you

Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, business or a related discipline, or extensive experience implementing strategic People and Culture plans and solutions that improve organisational performance and productivity and support business objectives. 

You will be an inspirational, collaborative and contemporary People and Culture leader who can harness talent, strengthen leadership capability, drive engagement and foster an inclusive, customer-focused and high-performing culture across Sydney Metro. 

You will demonstrate success as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executives and senior leaders, combining a strategic lens with a hands-on approach and a strong record of delivering complex and innovative People and Culture initiatives. 

You will bring experience in building organisational capability and leading across business partnering, workforce planning, workplace relations, organisational design, leadership, engagement and culture in a complex, fast-paced delivery and operational environment. 

You will have a strong track record of developing collaborative working relationships, using data and insights to inform decisions, and delivering quality outcomes within tight timeframes. 

You’ll have experience developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships to meet stakeholders’ expectations and are comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where delivery on tight deadlines is critical.

You crave a career that connects you with people, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow. 

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.

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

Apply today 

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 21 October 2026

For more information about this role, please contact CIARAN.MARTIN@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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

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