Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302

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Job reference number: 111222

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $122570.0-$131527.0

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You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to stretch yourself as you take on projects from start to finish. From design and tender to commissioning and transitioning, your work will ensure a successful collaboration and outcome for everyone involved.

In this role, you'll:

Manage a portfolio of developer-led road infrastructure projects from concept design through to construction completion and asset handover

Act as Transport's primary representative for developers, consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with approved design, technical, environmental and operational requirements

Coordinate the review and approval of planning proposals, concept and detailed designs, traffic management plans, construction staging and other project deliverables across a range of internal technical disciplines

Monitor project scope, risk, program and budget obligations, identifying and resolving issues that may impact delivery outcomes or the operation of the state road network

Work closely with internal stakeholders including road design, traffic operations, safety, environment, maintenance, structures and network management and asset maintenance teams to obtain specialist advice and achieve project outcomes





Negotiate practical and commercially sound outcomes with developers and their representatives while protecting Transport's interests and ensuring long-term asset performance

We have multiple full-time permanent opportunities within our Developer Works and Renewables team

Developer Works Locations can be based statewide including, but not limited to: (Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Wagga Wagga, Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst, Parkes or Grafton) –

This team manages developer-funded infrastructure projects that interface with the State Road Network, including residential subdivisions, industrial developments, commercial precincts, major road upgrades and other third-party works

Developer Works Renewables Locations can be based in either Sydney or Newcastle with a requirement to attend the Sydney EnergyCo office once per week

This team manages the transport infrastructure interfaces associated with major renewable energy and transmission projects across NSW, ensuring safe and effective integration with the State Road Network For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About you

You are an experienced project manager with a background in civil infrastructure, transport, roads, construction or development delivery

You have demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities, stakeholder expectations and delivery deadlines





You possess strong communication and negotiation skills and are comfortable engaging with developers, consultants, contractors, government agencies and internal technical specialists to achieve project outcomes

You can interpret engineering and construction documentation, understand project risks and make informed decisions that balance network outcomes, safety, customer impacts and delivery objectives

You have experience managing infrastructure, transport, development, utilities or construction projects through planning, design and delivery phases

Essential requirements

Appropriate trade or tertiary qualifications or demonstrated, relevant, equivalent professional experience

While not essential a current Class C Driver Licence is desirable as there will be a requirement to attend work sites on occasion

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 Tuesday 29 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.

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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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