Operations Integration Manager (Up to 23 Months Temporary Opportunity)

 

 

You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.

 

You’re ready to play an essential role behind the scenes by providing vital support, ensuring seamless project execution, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.

 

 

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of the Sydney Trains’ Fleet Maintenance team until July 2028, this is a great opportunity for someone to lead and manage the delivery of operational integration and readiness of the Tangarra Fleet post undrgoing upgrades through the Life Extension program (TFLE) .

 

It is important you have a successful track record and passion to champion coordination with critical stakeholders in complex environments through all stages of the project lifecycle ensuring the safety and operational-critical environment is ready to adopt the upgraded fleet. That includes but is not limited to managing interdependencies, implementing maintenance plans, developing and deploying training programs and upgrading any impacted infrastructure and systems. This includes coordination with operations, trains control, crewing and trade unions.

 

You will effectively collaborate with the project team and business stakeholders to track critical deliverables, manage interdependencies and control risk in alignment with the project;s objectives, branch plans, budgets and risk management strategies.

 

You will be accountable for the quality, integrity and accuracy of expert advice provided and ensure successful deployment of new fleet to a program of works with multiple complexities and dependencies.

 

This is a fixed term opportunity up until June 2028.

 

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

 

 

About you

You are an experienced business leader with extensive operational experience in the development, delivery, and integration of large programs delivering change ideally within the rail environment or similar such as mining, aviation or defense.

 

You will be a people leader, with experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating to deliver results while responding to and managing issues.

 

You will be a trusted advisor to project and delivery teams, with a strong understanding of delivery, assurance, interface and readiness matters to effectively lead the design, development and implementation of multiple operational initiatives.

 

This role requires significant collaboration with wide ranging Sydney Trains stakeholders, External Agencies, other Rail Organisations and Unions. Therefore to be successful in this role, you will have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.

 

You will have demonstrated Project Management, Change Management and Operational Readiness experience in the rail industry to effectively lead a team to scope and deploy effective operational readiness strategies to deliver the scope of works in alignment with the business objectives.

 

You will be an agent of change and will have the ability to manage, engage and influence a wide range of technically complex and dynamic business requirements. Experience supporting significant transformational change will be highly advantageous.

 

 

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.

 

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, 31st August 2025.

 

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

 

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