At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic management of heavy rail control systems and ensure safe, reliable services.
- Company: Transport for NSW, connecting communities with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible work options, and commitment to inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and support for diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Shape the future of transport while driving innovation and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in asset management and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Shape the future performance of NSW's heavy rail network by leading strategic asset custodianship, investment planning and assurance for the critical control systems, data and communications assets that underpin safe, reliable and connected passenger services.
In this role, you'll:
- Lead the long-term strategic management of NSW’s heavy rail control systems, data and communications asset portfolio, ensuring assets are safe, reliable, sustainable and aligned with broader transport and infrastructure priorities.
- Acting as the asset owner, you will influence investment decisions that maximise whole-of-life value and network performance.
- Drive the development and continuous improvement of strategic asset management plans and asset management plans, translating complex technical, operational and financial insights into evidence-based recommendations that support renewal, enhancement and future control system capability.
- Partner with senior leaders across Transport for NSW to develop integrated investment plans, balancing long-term infrastructure needs, operational performance, emerging technologies and funding constraints.
- Your leadership will help shape the future direction of critical rail systems and digital infrastructure.
- Provide technical assurance across the asset lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and governance requirements while championing innovation, technology integration and continuous improvement to support customer and operational outcomes.
About you:
- Significant experience in strategic asset management within rail, transport or complex infrastructure environments.
- Strong understanding of rail control systems, communications assets or other critical operational technologies.
- Proven ability to develop asset class strategies, investment plans and business cases.
- Experience in asset governance, assurance, risk management and lifecycle decision-making.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across technical and executive audiences.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on asset performance, innovation and long‑term value.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Passion for delivering safe, reliable and sustainable transport outcomes for NSW.
Who we are:
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 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.
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.
Lead Specialist, Heavy Rail Control Systems in Sydney employer: Transport for NSW
Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees while delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Located in Newcastle, this role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Join us in making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment focused on achieving Net Zero goals.
