Lead Project Manager

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSWJob category: PlanningJob location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000Job reference number: 109275Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range

$165856.0-$176970.0You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

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:A key member of the Roads and Active Projects team, you'll lead the delivery of complex and high-profile (Road and/or Active Transport) infrastructure projects that connect communities, improve customer journeys and help shape the future of NSW.Your challenge will be to navigate the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to procurement, contract management and delivery, ensuring projects achieve their safety, quality, budget and schedule objectives while creating lasting community value.

You will lead and empower multidisciplinary teams delivering complex infrastructure projects, providing strategic direction, mentoring project professionals and fostering a culture of safety, innovation and delivery excellence.

Your ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and unite diverse project teams will see you successfully deliver major infrastructure outcomes that create lasting value for communities across NSW.For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

Demonstrates strong project leadership capability, with experience guiding project teams, coordinators and contractors across multiple project stages.

Brings sound judgement and advanced problem solving skills, particularly in navigating complex technical, statutory or compliance related issues.

Possesses solid (Road and/or Active Transport) infrastructure understanding, including working within regulatory, planning or statutory frameworks.

Experienced in procurement, contract management, design coordination, project development or delivery within infrastructure or related fields.

An effective communicator, confident presenting complex and persuasive information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences using a range of styles and form.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications and / or demonstrated relevant and equivalent professional experience.

Hold a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence and is willing to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.

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 policyApply today Applications close 11:59 PM Monday, 31 August 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.

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