Primary Purpose of the Role

The Senior Manager Integration Planning leads transport integration and strategic transport planning for the Newcastle–Sydney High Speed Rail project and the broader National High Speed Rail Network.

The role provides strategic advice on the integration of High Speed Rail with existing and future transport

networks, services and infrastructure. It leads planning for station access, interchange and multimodal

connectivity, strategic station and network development, and corridor planning and identification, ensuring

outcomes support accessibility, customer experience and broader community and economic objectives.

Working across the Integrated Project Team and with government stakeholders, advisers and delivery partners, the role establishes planning priorities, manages key relationships and translates transport integration and strategic planning outcomes into project requirements, infrastructure design, development strategies and Authority decision-making. It ensures these outcomes are embedded and assured throughout the Development Phase, including through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).

The key duties of the position include:

Key Responsibilities

Transport Integration and Planning

- Lead transport integration planning for the Newcastle to Sydney Project, developing strategies that integrate High Speed Rail with existing and future transport networks, services and infrastructure.
- Provide strategic advice on station access, interchange, multimodal connectivity and urban integration, supporting accessibility, customer experience and broader community and economic outcomes.
- Ensure transport integration outcomes are translated into project requirements and reflected in infrastructure designs, addressing immediate project needs and long-term transport objectives.
- Guide transport integration and planning inputs throughout the Development Phase, including assessment of design options, support for planning approvals and resolution of significant transport, planning and design interfaces.

National Network Planning

- Lead strategic planning for the National High Speed Rail Network beyond the Newcastle to Sydney Project, aligned with the Authority's priorities and objectives.
- Progress network development, strategic station planning, corridor identification and planning for integration with existing and future transport networks.




- Lead planning investigations and develop Authority positions and recommendations to inform future project development and corridor safeguarding.

Planning Leadership and Program Delivery

- Lead and manage the Integration Planning work program, including priorities, deliverables, resources, budgets, schedules, risks and performance.
- Direct and oversee specialist advisers and consultants, establishing transparent expectations for scope, quality, performance and delivery.
- Provide oversight and quality assurance of planning advice, investigations and deliverables, challenging assumptions and ensuring recommendations are robust, integrated and fit for purpose.
- Coordinate planning activities across the Integrated Project Team and external delivery partners, managing key dependencies and providing strategic advice, governance papers and recommendations to support Authority decision-making.

Government and Stakeholder Engagement

- Build and maintain effective relationships with Australian, state and territory government agencies, local councils, transport operators, infrastructure owners and other stakeholders to advance the Authority's transport integration and planning objectives.
- Lead engagement and collaboration with government agencies, local councils and other stakeholders to ensure High Speed Rail planning aligns with and informs relevant transport, infrastructure, land-use and regional development plans and strategies.
- Coordinate transport planning interfaces with government agencies, infrastructure owners and operators, including supporting the development of relevant arrangements and agreements.
- Represent the Authority in strategic planning discussions, working groups and stakeholder forums, influencing decisions, resolving competing priorities and building agreement on planning requirements and outcomes.

Eligibility

Employment with the Authority is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 included:

- Citizenship: must be an Australian citizen to be eligible for employment with the Authority.




- Qualification: Degree or equivalent working experience.
- Pre-Employment Screening: Police check is a mandatory requirement check
- Security Clearance: Baseline Clearance

Notes

Why Join Us

At the High-Speed Rail Authority, you’ll help shape the systems that support Australia’s proposed future high speed rail network. We offer:

- A purpose-driven culture focused on integrity and innovation
- Opportunities to influence national governance and risk strategy
- Flexibility, growth, and meaningful work
- Support for relevant learning, training and study assistance for staff’s professional development
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 20 days personal/carers leave per annum
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Fitness passport
- EAP services

How to Apply

To submit your application, click the Apply button. You will be redirected to the HSRA e-Recruit Portal to complete and submit your application.

For any questions about the role, please email ***********@hsra.gov.au with the position title in the subject line.

If you have any issues with applying, please email ***********@hsra.gov.au

Application Close: Sunday 22 November 2026 at 12.00am

Merit Pool

A merit pool of suitable candidates may be created from this selection process. Suitable candidates placed on the merit pool may be contacted in relation to identical or similar vacancies on an ongoing basis at High Speed Rail Authority, or the broader APS, within 18 months from the start date of this advertisement.

Getting to know the High Speed Rail Authority

About High Speed Rail Authority The Australian Government is planning a future high speed rail network to connect Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and regional communities across the east coast of Australia. The High Speed Rail Authority (the Authority), an independent corporate Commonwealth entity governed by an independent board, is leading the development and delivery of High Speed Rail. Line 1, connecting Newcastle to Sydney on a dedicated new railway using trains travelling up to 320km/h, is now in the Development Phase. High Speed Rail will contribute to a number of key Australian Government priorities, including increased economic productivity, new housing options, regional economic and tourism development and contributing to net zero. More information about the Authority and our work is available at: www.hsra.gov.au .

📌 Senior Manager - Integration Planning (Sydney)
🏢 High Speed Rail Authority
📍 Sydney