You're a leader who takes ownership and actively creates positive change.
You have the opportunity to shape the strategic stewardship and governance of a state‑significant non-operational rail property portfolio spanning 3,000km of regional NSW.
In this role, you'll:
Join the Contract & Corridor Management Team, of the Prioritisation & Asset Management Branch Division that drives strategic assessment and challenge to facilitate decision making for the prioritisation of customer and asset priorities through robust portfolio performance and investment oversight. Acts as Transport's Asset Custodian and technical authority that drives asset management, innovation, optimisation and asset outcomes for whole of life transport asset portfolio.
Reporting to the Director Contract & Corridor Management, you will set the strategic direction and governance for the Country Regional Network property portfolio, exercising high‑level autonomy and accountability for outcomes that directly impact safety, service delivery, community confidence and asset value across regional NSW.
Lead the enterprise interface between Transport for NSW, TAM (Transport Asset Manager), major contractors and government stakeholders—setting expectations, resolving complex property and land‑use matters, and ensuring delivery through predominantly third‑party service models.
Provide authoritative, high‑quality advice to senior leaders on complex and sensitive property issues, including corridor access, tenure, planning approvals, development proposals, acquisitions and divestments—balancing statutory compliance, commercial value and whole‑of‑government objectives.
Drive long‑term portfolio optimisation across a geographically dispersed network, leveraging data, GIS systems and expert inputs to inform strategic decisions, manage risk and enable current and future rail operations.
This is a full-time Ongoing (Perm) Transport Senior Service Manager TSSM level role.
For more information on this position and business unit, please view the role description and information pack.
About you
1. Senior property leader with deep expertise across land and property management within large, complex infrastructure environments.
2. Proven expertise in strategic property portfolio management with a track record of delivering high-value, property management solutions.
3. Proven capability leading property outcomes through third‑party delivery models and major contractor interfaces.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of government property legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance while optimising commercial and operational outcomes.
5. Strong experience in government or regulated contexts, with sound knowledge of planning, land, property and statutory frameworks.
6. Track record in development applications, land divestment, corridor management and estate optimisation.
7. Highly credible advisor to executives, with the presence to influence, negotiate and balance commercial, community and operational priorities
8. Values‑led leader aligned to public sector purpose, stewardship and accountability.
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 Wednesday 11th February 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE..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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