Transport for NSW is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster. Our role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities, centres and regions.

We are responsible for strategy, planning, policy, regulation, funding allocation and other non-service delivery functions for all modes of transport in NSW including road, rail, ferry, light rail, point to point, regional air, cycling and walking.
We focus on improving the customer experience and contract public and private operators to deliver customer-focused transport services on our behalf.

We also lead the procurement of transport infrastructure and oversee delivery through project delivery offices and industry delivery partners.

About us

At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy.

The opportunity

Our Engineering and Maintenance directorate manages a $1.5 billion annual maintenance program on behalf of Sydney Trains and NSW Trains – delivering a safe, reliable passenger fleet and metropolitan rail network, to meet growing customer demand and keep Sydney moving.

Our Fleet Maintenance Division maintains electric and diesel passenger fleets for Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink at seven depots spread across the network, as well as technical fault finding advice to crew, in-service response to train faults and failures, and emergency train recovery.

Right now, we have exciting opportunity for a Resource and Allocation Manager to join our Fleet Maintenance Division. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the resource allocations and associated documentation as well as leading and planning resource schedules for the for the Division, in order to ensure the provision of quality, customer centric services and project delivery.

This role is a 6 month Temporary Full-Time opportunity based out of our Engineering Hub in Clyde but will involve regular visits to a number of our Fleet Maintenance Depots across Sydney.

What you will be involved in:

Reporting to the Workforce & Capability Manager, your key responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Manage and develop resource requirements and plan allocation needs with relevant managers enabling the division to achieve business requirements in a cost and time effective manner.
• Ensure that staff are competent to perform their role and provide effective coaching and leadership to maintain high standards of staff performance and develop skills and capabilities to meet the future needs of the business.
• Develop and manage training, resourcing and capability reporting tools to support effective service delivery.
• Assist with knowledge management requirements and set up and manage the process for sharing and cross skilling.

About you

You will have demonstrated experience in leading and forward planning resources in a busy and changing environment ideally from a multi-discipline heavy engineering or maintenance background.

You will have knowledge and working experience of competency based training and assessment plus relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Desirable to have Training and Assessment cert 4 (TAE 40116). Ideally you will also hold a cert 3 in Electrical or Mechanical trade.

A successful applicant will have strong stakeholder engagement, organisational and time management skills with the ability to be pro-active to plan, prioritise and complete work within allocated timeframes.

You will have good oral and written communication skills and have proficient experience in software packages including using learning systems, databases and spread sheet-based reporting.

Want to know more?

For more information on this position, view the position description here.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is RC6 ($127,559 - $141,442) per annum plus shift overtime, superannuation and leave loading.

Sydney Trains offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Other benefits include:

• Free travel on Government trains, buses and ferries
• Flexible work practices

For more information on Employee Benefits, please click here

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 2nd May.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please email the contact person for this role.

For any enquiries, please email Clare Veness at clare.veness@transport.nsw.gov.au

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Sydney Trains at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains/about-sydney-trains.

For permanent positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For most Temporary jobs, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. To be considered for these roles you must be 18 years of age. Applicants will need to complete merit based selection activities and will be subject to satisfactory medical, drug & alcohol and criminal record checks as part of the selection process. Please note that an eligibility list may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list (where the vacancy is within 60 minutes travelling time). Transport for NSW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.