Project Manager

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 102580

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

If you're looking to make a difference in your own backyard, this career is for you.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here's your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

At the heart of Sydney Trains' Digital Systems transformation, you'll lead the operational integration of complex new signalling and train control technology projects into our existing rail operational and maintenance environments. This isn't just about managing timelines and budgets—it's about operational integration. You'll ensure that new systems and assets are seamlessly embedded into live railway operations, with a sharp focus on readiness, safety and long-term performance.

You'll be the interface—connecting teams, technologies, and timelines. From understanding business impacts and risks, to developing readiness activities through stakeholder engagement, you'll oversee every moving part to ensure safe, compliant, and effective delivery. You'll work within the Digital Systems Business Integration Division, driving change that will shape the future of Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink. Your decisions will carry weight, your leadership will be trusted, and your impact will be felt across the network.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You're a seasoned Project Manager with a strong track record in rail, transport, or infrastructure. You understand the complexity of live environments and have hands-on experience with interface management and business readiness. You don't just deliver projects—you embed them into operations, ensuring systems are ready to be maintained and operated safely and reliably.

You bring technical qualifications, a Diploma of Project Management (or equivalent experience), and at least five years of experience delivering projects on time and on budget. You're confident navigating stakeholder relationships, refining schedules, and managing risk. Most importantly, you thrive in transformation, you see change as an opportunity to lead, innovate, and build something that lasts.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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.

We're a proud employer of veterans. Veterans looking for help finding and applying for roles at Transport can get dedicated support by contacting the talent team member.

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 16th November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact GURVEEN..NSW.GOV.AU.

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