Deputy Executive Director

Shape and deliver the large-scale works program that keeps Sydney’s rail network safe, compliant and future-ready.

Provide strategic leadership and delivery of Major Works programs to ensure Sydney Trains’ infrastructure is safe, compliant and capable of meeting current and future network demand, while enabling efficient, customer-focused and sustainable service outcomes for the people of NSW.

In this role, you’ll:

Provide strategic and operational leadership of Sydney Trains’ Major Works program, delivering compliant maintenance, renewal, enhancement and capital works across track, civil, signals, control systems and electrical assets. You will set the direction for a high-performing delivery model that ensures safe, reliable infrastructure aligned to network demand, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

You will oversee the end-to-end Annual Works Program, embedding robust project controls, optimised scheduling, workforce and plant utilisation, and seamless integration within complex brownfield environments. Working closely with delivery partners and government stakeholders, you will ensure commercial, technical and operational alignment—driving service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

You will lead a large, multidisciplinary workforce and partner ecosystem—building capability, strengthening culture and ensuring resources are effectively mobilised to deliver outcomes on time, on budget and to the highest safety and quality standards.

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

About you:

A senior executive with a track record of leading major infrastructure delivery in complex, regulated environments. You bring deep rail (or comparable asset-intensive) expertise, strong commercial acumen and the ability to drive performance through people, partners and systems.

• Extensive leadership experience delivering major maintenance and capital works programs**,** managing a combination of self-perform and managed contracts**.**
• Deep knowledge of rail infrastructure operations and maintenance systems
• Proven success partnering with external delivery contractors to achieve compliant, cost-effective outcomes
• Strong program governance, project controls and financial management capability
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse operational workforces
• Track record of driving continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience

Who we are

 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, 19 July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact GARY.LAZZAROTTO2@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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