Team Leader Track

About this role

You're a leader focussed on efficiency; simplifying tasks and processes and developing solutions to share with others.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

• Coordinate work activities with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Undertake key administrative tasks including timesheets, leave requests, labour recovery, production planning, and work schedule updates.

• Support project delivery through workforce coordination, site documentation preparation, and resource planning.

• Lead and coach team members, communicate work priorities, and contribute to workforce capability development.

• Facilitate toolbox talks and team briefings to keep teams informed, engaged, and aligned.

• Identify opportunities to improve work practices, processes, and operational performance.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards while promoting a strong safety culture.

• Build effective relationships with Team Managers, Engineers, Project Managers, support teams, and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.

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

About you

You're a safety-focused and organised leader with experience coordinating teams and delivering work in a rail, infrastructure, maintenance, or similar operational environment. You can effectively manage resources, solve problems, and keep work on track in a fast-paced setting.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Level 3.1 Track competency (or equivalent rail industry experience), or the ability to obtain this within 12 months of appointment.

• A current Class C Driver Licence.

• Experience managing works programs to meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

• A strong commitment to WHS, employee wellbeing, and EEO principles.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members.

• Knowledge of rostering, labour costing, and operational reporting.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.

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 Sunday 23 August 2026

For more information about this role, please contact BHAVANA.UDAYGIRI@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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