You're a purposeful leader who understands the why and connects everyday moments to the big picture.
Shape the future of rail across NSW—lead statewide system planning, advise Ministers, and steer complex, high‐impact decisions across one of Australia's most significant transport networks.
In this role, you'll:
Join the Rail System Planning Branch of the Planning, Integration and Passenger Division that brings together rail planning from future network outcomes all the way through to what is operating on our network today, across the entire state and across all rail modes.
Reporting to the Chief Transport Planner, you will drive the strategic direction of rail system planning across NSW, covering suburban, intercity, regional, freight and Sydney Metro networks. You will oversee the development of network plans, Gate 0 prioritisation for rail, service specifications for heavy rail services, and all rail service planning inputs to major business cases.
Lead multidisciplinary teams through change, applying critical thinking to translate complex evidence into actionable rail planning solutions. A core part of your work involves shaping the future rail corridor and station network, and guiding planning for interchanges that support a modern, integrated transport system.
Work closely with senior executives, delivery agencies and stakeholders with different perspectives, ensuring decisions are grounded in strong technical analysis and aligned with statewide priorities. The role also requires confident engagement at Ministerial level—providing high‐level advice and navigating complex, high‐stakes discussions.
Your leadership will ensure Transport for NSW continues to deliver customer‐centred, value‐creating outcomes while meeting statutory responsibilities under rail safety legislation.
This is a full‐time fixed term opportunity up to 10 month Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1B level role, offering an attractive remuneration package.
For more information on this position and business unit, please view the role description and information pack.
About you
You will bring:
* Extensive senior experience in rail system planning, operations, or service development.
* Strong knowledge of rail and rail safety obligations under relevant legislation.
* Understanding of timetabling and service planning for heavy rail and/or mass transit networks.
* Exceptional executive communication skills, with confidence operating at Ministerial and Secretary levels.
* A track record of influencing diverse and complex stakeholders toward shared outcomes.
* Proven ability to lead teams through complex organisational and strategic change.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse and respond to customer needs, the operational environment and the available evidence to develop innovative and flexible solutions that integrate Transport objectives with customer needs to deliver public value.
* Advanced critical thinking and strategic analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and shape investment decisions.
* Demonstrated success delivering evidence‐based advice in a large, dynamic, and politically sensitive environment.
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent senior professional experience.
Who we are
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
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 at 11:59 PM on Sunday 15th March 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE.NOEL@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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