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About us

Transport for NSW is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster. Our role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities, centres and regions. We work with several government agencies to coordinate road, rail, bus and maritime services, always keeping the safety and comfort of our customers at the heart of what we do.

About the team

The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering an ambitious and once-in-a generation multi-billion program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.

The Development Branch within the Infrastructure and Place division is responsible for the development of transport and place solutions that facilitate broader economic, social and environmental outcomes.

The opportunity

Due to the unprecedented scale of investment in the Transport for NSW Future Transport strategy we have a number exciting permanent opportunities for Project Development Managers to join our growing Infrastructure Development team working across regional NSW.

This includes opportunities supporting various projects across the Southern and Western NSW. Locations include:

Dubbo or the Orana and Central West Region,

Wollongong or the Illawarra & South Coast Region,

What you will be involved in

You will lead an interdisciplinary team of specialist and support staff to undertake and manage Development tasks such as:

• Deliver detailed project scoping and project development activities to ensure major infrastructure projects meet Government and Transport for NSW objectives.
• Ensure designs meet agreed criteria, benefits and user requirements by preparing effective project scoping and by monitoring the quality of design and other work by professional service contractors or internal service providers.
• Ensure that project resources are procured cost-effectively and that projects are implemented to agreed time, cost, quality and health & safety are consistent with operational and maintenance requirements during project development and by providing regular updates to senior management.
• Manage the delivery of environmental impact assessments on project to ensure compliance with Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) legislation.
• Procurement activities support and management including formulation of services briefs, tender and contract documentation, assessment, and management.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement plans to ensure effective stakeholder consultation in the development phase of the project and interact with affected community members.
• Provide expert advice on this major infrastructure development project to ensure clients, stakeholders and staff understand project details and limitations.

About you

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in planning, engineering, project management or a related discipline. Proven project management background in developing large multi-disciplinary, complex infrastructure road, tunnel and bridge projects, whilst managing and leading multidisciplinary teams will be highly regarded

Key knowledge and experience

• Extensive experience in project planning, development and project management.
• Experience in the development, management, and improvement of project systems, change management initiatives and implementation of quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and liaising with private sector proponents on behalf of Government to achieve project objectives.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Possess a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence.
• The successful applicant may be required to work outside normal working hours or to travel on occasion.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade USS10 ($126,310 - $138,035) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at Transport please click here.

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 30th May 2021.

The way we work is evolving, and we want to enable our people to work in ways that work for them. We’re moving from predominantly office-based work to a more flexible approach that supports working from different locations, including regionally. If you’re interested in working from a location not listed in the job ad, please get in touch with the Talent Specialist to discuss what’s possible.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call/text or email the contact person for this role.

For any enquiries, please email Justin Griffin at JUSTYN.GRIFFIN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU .

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us