Project Director, Production Facility

You can create a unique and lasting impact.

You will be excited by the opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a major rail production facility as part of the Governments $12b FFP, shaping the infrastructure that will support the next generation of fleet services for NSW whilst creating major economic benefits to the region of Newcastle.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Future Fleet Program (FFP), a transformational NSW Government initiative to modernise Sydney’s suburban rail fleet, rebuild rail manufacturing capability in NSW, and establish a long-term pipeline of train replacement extending beyond 2050. The Program will commence with the replacement of Sydney’s ageing Tangara fleet, which currently delivers around a quarter of Sydney’s suburban passenger services and is approaching the end of its operational life. FFP will also establish the foundations for future replacement of other Sydney Trains fleets, including the Millennium, OSCAR and Waratah fleets. A minimum 50 per cent Australian and New Zealand local content requirement will apply to the rolling stock procurement, supporting local industry participation and job creation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Rail Fleet Development, you will provide strategic leadership for a major production facility supporting the Future Fleet Program, guiding the project from site assessment and acquisition planning through design development, procurement and delivery readiness. Noting the former mine site at Teralba has been identified as the preferred location for the new state-owned production facility that will build the next generation of NSW passenger trains. The site provides an opportunity to establish long-term rail manufacturing capability in NSW.

Be the senior point of accountability for achieving safe, sustainable and operationally effective outcomes and lead multidisciplinary project teams and delivery partners.

Be responsible for the development and delivery of the major rail production facility as part of the Governments $12b FFP, shaping the infrastructure that will support the next generation of fleet services for NSW whilst creating major economic benefits to the region of Newcastle.

Set the project’s delivery strategy, governance, assurance, procurement and commercial approach. You will navigate complex approvals, contractor and regulatory environments while maintaining a clear focus on safety, quality, risk, schedule, budget and public value.

Build trusted relationships across government, industry, delivery partners, operators, regulators and communities. You will represent the project in executive and ministerial forums, provide influential advice and create an inclusive, high-performing environment in which people are empowered to deliver.

This is a full-time Fixed Term Opportunity until February 2030, Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1B level role, an attractive remuneration package. This role operates within our hybrid working model, requiring 50% workplace attendance initially based in Sydney CBD for the first 18 months with flexibility to work from other office locations at times. 

Please view the Role Description and information pack. 

About you 

• Extensive experience leading major multidisciplinary infrastructure projects across planning, approvals, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

• A strong track record delivering complex engineering and construction programs in operational environments.

• Experience developing or delivering large-scale maintenance, manufacturing, production or depot facilities.

• Highly developed commercial, contract, financial and risk management capability.

• A decisive and collaborative leadership style, with the judgement to navigate complex stakeholder, regulatory and political environments.

• Rail industry experience is strongly preferred, with knowledge of rail operations, infrastructure, maintenance facilities, asset management and operational readiness highly regarded.

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Capacity to travel regularly between Sydney and Newcastle.

• Commitment to integrity, inclusion, safety and delivering lasting outcomes for the people of NSW.

Who we are

TfNSW

We are a state government organisation made up of more nearly 30,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated, and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Join us

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