Project Specialist - Rail (Temporary Opportunity until 31/3/27)

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.

 

 

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a dedicated team delivering complex rail infrastructure projects that support organisational objectives. You will manage and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects that make a positive impact on the diverse people of NSW.

Your focus will be on the maintenance of Rail infrastructure including the supervision of project engineers.  You will lead planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management and will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

You will drive efficiencies and innovative solutions in a fast-moving environment, navigating challenges and building strong relationships across internal teams, external stakeholders, and government agencies.

Your project management expertise, formed across rail infrastructure maintenance will enable you to overcome complex challenges and deliver successful outcomes

This is a Hybrid role with five days a month to be spent at Newcastle office and a further five days to be spent at either the Newcastle office, or another TfNSW location.

This role is initially offered as a full-time, temporary-fixed term opportunity until 31/3/27.

 

View the Role Description and Information Pack.

 

 

About you

You’re recognised for your ability to communicate effectively, influence and negotiate; you’re skilled at problem-solving and deliver results. Experience in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and governance will set you up for success.

Demonstrated experience in the management of complex rail infrastructure maintenance projects and the provision of project support services will be essential to your success.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated, relevant, equivalent professional experience in rail infrastructure maintenance

 

 

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.

 

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

 

 

Apply today 

 

 

Applications close 11:59 PM 3rd May 2026

 

 

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

 

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

 

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