Manager Residual Assets

You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.

In this role, you'll:

Play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable and high-performing operation of the Sydney Metro North West and Bankstown Line as part of the team responsible for the management and resolution of residual asset issues within the Southwest Corridor.

Working across a diverse portfolio of inherited aged assets, you will work on the identification, scoping, prioritisation, delivery and integration of residual asset works spanning track, overhead wiring, civil and structural infrastructure, balancing operational, commercial, engineering and safety considerations to achieve value-for-money outcomes and the best operational and customer results.

Working closely with operators, contractors and delivery partners; along with defects, operations, commercial and engineering teams, you will assess and resolve complex asset issues within a live rail environment, navigating operational constraints while maintaining a strong focus on safety, performance and asset reliability.

Your ability to bring stakeholders together, remove barriers and build consensus will be critical as you lead multiple workstreams and influence outcomes across a broad stakeholder landscape. This role offers a unique blend of operational, technical and commercial responsibility, requiring you to review operational performance and engineering information, make informed decisions, deliver practical solutions within scope, quality, time and cost constraints, and provide clear reporting on risks, progress and priorities to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

With exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and operational challenges, you will have the opportunity to shape both immediate solutions and longer-term asset management strategies that support the continued success of one of Australia's most significant transport networks

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

About you

Your experience in rail project management, asset management or engineering - in a live operational environment - will see you excel in managing complex brownfield works, navigating stakeholder priorities and bringing a disciplined project management approach to operational maintenance outcomes.

 You’re recognised as a proactive and collaborative self-starter, skilled at building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, and experienced in balancing asset and operational performance, safety, commercial and delivery risks to achieve practical outcomes in a complex transport environment

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  Friday 24th July 

For more information about this role, please contact JOSH.RING@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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