Senior Manager Fleet Strategy

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

Here's your chance to design and deliver efficient, customer-focused services that also enhance accessibility, sustainability and overall quality of living for more people than you've imagined.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of the Sydney Trains Rollingstock Future Fleet Project this role will see you lead the effective development, implementation and delivery of a comprehensive rollingstock fleet maintenance concept of operations and asset strategy. This role drives alignment across the required service delivery, regulatory requirements, commercial and enterprise objectives and optimises whole of life asset benefit realisation.

We are seeking a strategic thinker who has a broad picture of asset and maintenance managemet and who can work collaboratively with various parties, internal and external, to get the  best outcome for the Program and long term maintenance of assets.

This is a permenent role working as part of a broad team with individual hybrid arrangement to support flexible working.

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

About you

You are a tertiary qualified professional looking to be a part of a positive change for the future. You’ll be passionate about playing a pivotal role in ensuring Sydney Trains is ready to operate the next generation rail fleet!

You are a self-starter, a people person, and experienced in managing a diverse stakeholder group with an ability to develop and implement strategies that inform the design, manufacture, procurement, maintenance and operations for new rolling stock or other assets in a highly reliability organisation.

Previous project management experience in rolling stock delivery is highly desirable as is an awareness of train maintenance and broad exposure to Asset Management. 

You are able to identify problems that need to be solved and work collaboratively with stakeholders to find effective outcome based solutions. You will have the ability to negotiate, influence and prioritise competing interests to achieve outcomes that are best for Transport. You will also possess demonstrated skills in major project governance and processes such as risk management, overseeing change, managing cost and time and accurate reporting.

You also understand the balance of addressing customer requirements whilst adhering to other regulatory, policy, government and operational conditions. 

Who we are

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

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network. 

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  Sunday, 19th of July 2026. 

For more information about this role, please contact YVONNE.HUGHES@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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