
Senior Manager Freight Strategy
4 days ago
You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.
You're ready to play an essential role behind the scenes by providing vital support, ensuring seamless project execution, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.
This is a once in a career opportunity to play a key role in the reform of NSW rail influencing change for our customers and community.
The Senior Manager Freight Strategy and Planning will manage and coordinate the overall Regulatory and Pricing accountabilities for TAM (Transport Asset Management).
This will include development of appropriate regulatory and pricing frameworks, including governance and assurance activities. It will work closely with the other Divisions in TAM as well as interfacing with Transport for NSW and IPART on regulatory matters.
In this role you'll
- Establish pricing methodologies, set prices and manage commercial arrangements for public and third-party rail operators.
- Manage and coordinate all of TAM's economic regulatory and pricing accountabilities.
- Oversee the management of, and performance, rail access administration and contract management consistent with the requirements of the NSW Rail Access Undertaking and individual rail operator access agreements. This includes managing customer relations, the negotiation of new access agreements and renewals, and dispute resolution.
- Lead annual compliance reporting to IPART, coordinating data gathering, drafting, preparing and obtaining approval of submissions.
- Establish and perform assurance, audit and compliance for the delivery of non-price access products and services by TAM Agents.
- Work with the Transport for NSW PIP (Freight & Transport Planning) and SPER divisions in moving towards NSW's government policy objectives for freight on rail.
You will join a collaborative team bringing your sense of enthusiasm and fun. Together we will support each other to create meaningful change within the NSW rail network.
This role is based in Sydney however flexible working conditions can be considered for regional applicants. Weekly Sydney travel would be required for this role.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
You'll possess:
- Demonstrated senior economic commercial experience in a regulated asset delivery environment (e.g. rail, gas, electricity, water, ports or airports).
- Expert knowledge and demonstrated application of regulatory frameworks in large and complex commercial organisations.
- Demonstrated infrastructure pricing experience in regulated environments.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial negotiations.
- Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated, in a relevant discipline (Economics/Finance/Law) or other relevant, equivalent professional experience
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
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.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 7th September 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact GARY.LAZZAROTTO2@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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