Program Director, Renewables Energy Zone (Up to 18 Months Temporary Opportunity)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects

Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

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Job reference number: 109437
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
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You’re a purposeful leader who understands the why and connects everyday moments to the big picture.

You will be excited by the opportunity to shape and mobilise a state-critical renewable energy and transport program, leading operational integration, stakeholder alignment and strategic decision-making at scale across NSW.

In this role, you'll:
Join the Operations Planning branch of the Coordinator-General division, that is responsible for integrated multi-modal transport planning and operational improvements for changes to the traffic and public transport system associated with infrastructure delivery, planned changes to networks and services.

Reporting to the ED Operations Planning, you will lead the establishment of the Renewables Energy Zone (REZ) program at a pivotal stage, bringing clarity, structure and momentum in a complex, evolving environment to enable safe, efficient and integrated operations across the transport network.

Drive strategic and operational alignment by translating emerging analysis into clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior executives and government stakeholders, shaping investment pathways and major program decisions.

Drive discovery, commercial assessment and program mobilisation, testing multiple options and surfacing insights to inform strategic decisions and major investment approvals.

Lead the design and mobilisation of operational systems and program frameworks, ensuring readiness for delivery, integrating transport operations, and enabling effective transition into ongoing service and operational environments.

Oversee high-level coordination across agencies, industry and communities, building trusted partnerships while balancing commercial outcomes, road safety and whole-of-network impacts to support sustainable regional outcomes.

This is a full-time fixed term opportunity (until mid December 2027) Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1B level role offering an attractive remuneration package.

Please view the Role Description and information pack.

About you

Proven senior leadership experience in live operational transport or infrastructure environments.
Demonstrated ability to deliver operational systems, frameworks and mobilisation at scale.
Extensive experience leading early-stage program scoping and establishment, with the ability to create clarity, direction and momentum where structures and processes are still forming.
Strong capability in driving discovery, analysis and option development, including testing scenarios, interrogating assumptions and synthesising insights to inform strategic choices.
Deep expertise in operational and strategic communications, including influencing executive and public stakeholders.
Strong track record in high-level coordination and senior stakeholder engagement across government, industry and community.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with external partners such as Police, councils, communities, industry and government agencies to validate concepts and ensure program directions reflect real world constraints.
Commercially astute with strong road safety and traffic management understanding.
Skilled in assessing cumulative and network-wide impacts, balancing community, network and policy outcomes.
Experienced in navigating ambiguity, shaping strategy and providing authoritative advice at executive level.
Collaborative and outcomes-focused leader, able to align diverse partners and drive momentum in complex environments.
Experience mobilising cross functional teams and aligning emerging functions around scope, sequencing and handover requirements to support transition into delivery phases.

Who we are

TfNSW

We are a state government organisation made up of more nearly 30,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated, and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

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 Sunday, 19 July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE.NOEL@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.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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