Senior Manager People

If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

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:

You'll have strategic oversight of the delivery of the divisional people and workforce development initiatives, risk management, and leadership capability uplift enabling consistent, high-quality people and workforce services.

You'll lead the delivery of divisional people strategy and workforce development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise frameworks working in a matrix way with delivery and enabling partners.

Reporting into the Director People & Culture, you will be accountable for leading a People & Culture Partnering team, overseeing the implementation of a range of People & Culture initiatives and ensuring best practice divisional case management.

These permanent positions are available in a hybrid working model aligned to our Flexible Working Arrangements procedures including a mix of two to three days in our state-of-the-art Macquarie Park office, or co-located with client groups, as well as remote working.

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on

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

About you

Being Tertiary qualified in a relevant field (e.g. Human Resources, Capability Development) or equivalent experience, you'll have demonstrated experience across the full spectrum of People and Culture disciplines, including experience in a HR leadership role.

You'll have demonstrated leadership and management capabilities, including the ability to lead, influence, promote and motivate highly skilled staff and teams to deliver desired outcomes.

As a leader, you'll have experience delegating and supervising work done by others and experience creating a motivating environment where the team is driven to achieve outcomes in a professional and ethical manner.

You will be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where delivery on tight deadlines is critical.

You're a self-starter, know how to build strong relationships, collaborate and influence others to drive outcomes.

You're a team player with excellent communication skills and solid experience operating in a complex customer centric, matrix environment.

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 Friday 14th November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact CIARAN..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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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