Supply Chain Manager TFLE (temporary opportunity up to 20 months)
Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Projects

Job location:
Auburn, NSW, AU, 2144

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Job reference number: 109027
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $167229.0-$183993.0
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You’re an experienced leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys driving operational improvements. You're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Sydney Trains’ Tangara fleet makes up a quarter of our suburban rail fleet. To ensure its longevity, the Tangara Fleet Life Extension project will upgrade operating systems, modernise onboard passenger information systems, and enhance accessibility features for mobility-impaired passengers. The project will also help build our future workforce capabilities, strengthen local economies and support the long-term growth of NSW’s transportation industry.

In this role, you'll:
Lead supply chain performance for the Tangara Fleet Life Extension (TFLE) project, managing a large, multidisciplinary team across warehouse operations, inventory planning and data analysis to support efficient and reliable delivery.

Oversee procurement activities, supplier performance and contract negotiations, ensuring materials are planned and delivered at the right time to maintain production flow in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Work closely with engineering, production and project teams to coordinate priorities, respond to changes and keep multiple workstreams operating effectively.

Drive continuous improvement by embedding Lean practices, lifting capability across the business and implementing more efficient, consistent ways of working.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you:
Hold tertiary qualifications in supply chain, logistics, management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and are confident working in highly regulated, complex environments.

Demonstrated experience in supply chain management, procurement and supplier performance, with a background in production, manufacturing or project delivery environments. You're experienced in improving processes and managing competing priorities to deliver strong operational outcomes.

You bring proven experience leading teams and building capability, with the ability to drive performance across diverse functions.

This is a fixed term opportunity to 01/09/2027, based on-site at Auburn. You’ll lead a large team in a complex, high‑impact environment while contributing to a critical fleet program. If you’re looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we encourage you to apply.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Monday, 6 July 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact RENEE.GAUDZINSKI@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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