Senior Manager Asset Maintenance & Engineering (Rail Infrastructure)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Senior Executive
Job location:
Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302
Job reference number: 103543
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
You're a leader who takes ownership and actively creates positive change.
You have the opportunity to shape the safety, performance and value of NSW's non-operational rail asset base - where engineering judgement, commercial rigour and long term asset strategy directly serve the community.
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 lead the safe, reliable and cost‑effective performance of significant rail infrastructure assets, providing engineering and commercial oversight across maintenance programs delivered by third‑party service providers. You will also manage service provider performance and asset strategy for non-operational assets, including building and facilities.
Partner at a senior executive level to set and assure asset maintenance strategy, balancing short‑term operational priorities with long‑term asset sustainability, whole‑of‑life outcomes and value for money for the people of NSW.
Hold service providers to account through strong contract management, commercial discipline and technical assurance - ensuring estimators, contractors and asset managers deliver demonstrable value, continuous improvement and compliant outcomes.
Guide high‑performing engineering and project teams while influencing across Transport for NSW to embed robust asset data, assurance, safety and governance aligned with rail operations and passenger safety obligations.
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
* Senior engineering or asset leader with deep experience in complex rail infrastructure environments.
* Solid understanding of rail network operations and infrastructure management, including previous experience with technical systems and equipment such as rolling stock, aircraft, marine, defense or similar.
* Highly developed knowledge of asset management and engineering systems and a proven capacity to oversee the development and implementation of engineering standards in asset management.
* Proven ability to extract value for money through estimator challenge, cost assurance and commercial decision‑making.
* Well-developed contract management and supplier performance management skills, including experience in managing third‑party delivery and asset management models for large, safety‑critical assets.
* Strategic thinker able to align immediate operational needs with long‑term asset, safety and investment strategies.
* Proven experience managing engineering and project teams and delivering complex, high-value programs of work.
* Credible advisor to executives, with the presence to influence, negotiate and balance commercial, community and operational priorities.
* Motivated by shaping outcomes at system level and leaving a legacy of safer, more sustainable infrastructure.
* 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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