Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location: Rozelle, NSW, AU, 2039
Job reference number: 105841
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.
You're a forward thinker who sees potential where others don't. You'll have the chance to shape and transform urban spaces, contribute to sustainable development and create vibrant, liveable communities for future generations to enjoy.
Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager, Bus will lead and manage the development and delivery of bus infrastructure projects that deliver public transport network outcomes for NSW. You will be leading and managing bus infrastructure projects that support the transition of the zero emission bus initiatives and projects that support the improvement of bus services in NSW. Projects include the development and delivery of zero emission bus depots, bus interchanges and integrated transport bus corridor projects.
You will provide high‑level project support to divisional senior management, ensuring the division operates effectively. You will manage a broad range of cross‑functional matters impacting the group, including safety, finance, project governance, reporting, strategic planning and organisational improvement, driving alignment and continuous performance across all areas.
You will also guide and coordinate the bus‑related project planning process for the division, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and initiatives. This includes ensuring bus‑specific strategies and plans are translated into meaningful performance targets, alongside providing regular reporting and assurance to senior management. In addition, you will provide advice, technical expertise and operational support across a wide range of bus project matters, including zero‑emissions initiatives, as well as business cases, finance and procurement submissions.
Key accountabilities
* Provide strategic and operational support by preparing complex correspondence, briefing notes and reports, and offering advice, technical expertise and guidance across a wide range of project and divisional matters.
* Ensure effective financial and procurement governance by maintaining robust financial management processes (planning, budgeting, reporting and controls) and overseeing procurement activities in line with policies, providing strategic advice and assurance.
* Lead coordinated project planning and delivery by driving an integrated bus project planning process, ensuring alignment with divisional accountabilities, corporate strategies and effective stakeholder engagement.
* Manage governance, risk and issue resolution by applying sound judgement to prioritise competing demands, escalating critical issues appropriately and working with HR and other specialists to resolve people‑related and operational matters.
* Oversee administrative and operational functions by managing office procedures, records management and purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with corporate policies while supporting efficient day‑to‑day operations.
About You
You will develop and maintain strong strategic relationships, providing expert advice to inform decision‑making, support key initiatives and clarify accountabilities across the division. You will act as a central point of contact, responding to inquiries, managing sensitive issues and ensuring matters are appropriately escalated and resolved.
You will work closely with senior leaders, providing both strategic and tactical advice to address emerging priorities, while reporting on progress and contributing to the achievement of operational outcomes.
You will foster a collaborative and high‑performing team environment, promoting trust, innovation and continuous learning, while guiding and supporting team members in their development. In addition, you will represent team perspectives to senior stakeholders, manage risks, resolve complex issues and drive effective, well‑informed solutions.
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