Project Manager Renewables Transportation

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:
Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302

Job reference number: 101743

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Work closely with the Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo), who is leading the design, delivery and coordination of NSW's Renewable Energy Zones. The NSW Government introduced its Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act in 2023. The Climate Change Act commits New South Wales to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050. Construction of the transmission infrastructure and generation projects in Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) will require delivery of large and heavy components via the State Road network.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Civil Engineer or equivalent) to lead the planning and delivery of transport solutions that enable the safe movement of critical renewable energy infrastructure across NSW. This role is central to supporting the state's Renewable Energy Zones (REZ), managing the development and delivery of works to enable the transportation of oversize and over-mass (OSOM) components such as wind turbine towers, blades, transformers and synchronous condensers.

This is a Temporary Full-Time role until 1st August 2026.

Please click here to view the role description and information pack.

About you

You will bring strong expertise in civil engineering, project and contract management, with a sound understanding of road design, geotechnical and environmental processes from a development and or delivery background. Your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments—including DPIE, EnergyCo, road authorities, asset managers and external proponents—will be essential to negotiating outcomes and resolving competing priorities. Experience with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) process and project lifecycle documentation (Gate 0–6) will be highly regarded.

The ideal candidate is a resilient and adaptable leader with excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. You will have a proven track record of developing and/or delivering complex transport or infrastructure projects, influencing outcomes across multiple agencies, and driving process improvements. A current driver licence and capacity to travel across NSW are required.

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.

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Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 7 September 2025.

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

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