Sustaining Excellence: Heavy Rail Control Systems Leadership Role

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $100,000 - $140,000
Lead Specialist, Heavy Rail Control Systems

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Specialist to lead the strategic management of Heavy Rail Control Systems.

  • The successful candidate will take ownership of the control systems, data, and communications asset class within our transport network, working collaboratively across the organisation and with Treasury to develop, maintain, and continually improve asset management and investment plans.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Asset Register for control systems, data, and communications assets to enable informed decision-making and risk management.
  • Prepare evidence-based business cases, reports, and recommendations by analysing asset data, assessing risks, and engaging stakeholders to support asset management decisions.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop an integrated investment plan aligning with long-term infrastructure strategies and funding requirements.
  • Lead the creation and continuous improvement of Strategic Asset and Services Plans (TAM SASP and TAM ASP) to support operational safety, reliability, and sustainability.
  • Provide technical assurance on asset performance, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, maintenance, and operational standards.
  • Identify innovative asset improvement opportunities, including new technologies, asset upgrades, renewals, and divestments that align with digital transformation and operational goals.
  • Act as the asset owner in governance processes relating to acquisition, sustainment, renewal, and divestment activities, providing strategic advice and final approvals.
Key Challenges
  • Establish and enhance collaborative ways of working across Transport for NSW's asset portfolio.
  • Manage the evolving technological landscape in control systems and communications, balancing innovation with system reliability and regulatory compliance.
  • Navigate the complexities of digital transformation while managing cybersecurity risks and legacy system maintenance during transition phases.


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