Dir Prec Int (Wollongong & Illawarra)

Lead Place-Based Transport Transformation Across Regional NSW

Strategic Integration. Community Partnership. Regional Impact.

Drive integrated, place-based transport solutions across regional NSW. Lead multi-disciplinary teams and cross-cluster partnerships to deliver seamless transport outcomes that respond to local needs, enhance regional connectivity, and build community trust.

Your Role

Champion a new model of regional precinct leadership – where on-the-ground decision-making meets strategic integration, and transport solutions are shaped by community priorities, not imposed from above.

Strategic Precinct Leadership

Lead integrated transport planning and delivery across key regional precincts

Align programs, investment, and infrastructure with network priorities and community needs

Act as senior precinct decision-maker, removing barriers and driving accountability

Champion performance, integration, and innovation across complex multi-stakeholder initiatives

Program & Investment Leadership

Oversee integrated transport solutions including mode-based programs, safety initiatives, network optimization, and asset uplift

Manage detailed assessment and project lifecycles from identification through delivery

Lead strategic management of regional road networks in partnership with councils

Prioritize interventions that enhance safety, support freight and passenger movement, and deliver sustainable outcomes

Partnership & Engagement Excellence

Serve as Transport's primary regional precinct lead with local government, communities, and stakeholders

Build trusted relationships that identify local priorities and respond to emerging opportunities

Lead consistent, inclusive consultation practices across regions

Foster collaboration across the Transport Cluster to enable seamless end-to-end journey outcomes

Team & Collaboration

Establish and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams using embedded and matrix models

Foster integration and innovation across planning, delivery, and engagement functions

Partner with senior leaders across transport modes, services, and networks

Drive alignment of safety programs, asset initiatives, and network optimization with strategic priorities

What You Bring

Essential

Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder transport or infrastructure programs

Track record building strategic partnerships with local government and regional communities

Experience managing integrated planning and delivery across diverse teams and functions

Demonstrated ability influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-organizational collaboration

Your Edge

Strategic Vision – You see how transport shapes places and communities, not just moves people

Regional Understanding – You understand regional needs, opportunities, and challenges

Partnership Mastery – You build genuine trust with councils, communities, and stakeholders

Integration Excellence – You connect planning, delivery, and engagement seamlessly

Empowering Leadership – You enable on-the-ground teams to make decisions and deliver outcomes

Systems Thinking – You balance local needs with network-wide strategic priorities

The Opportunity

Lead strategic transport outcomes across multiple regional precincts

Champion innovative place-based approaches to transport integration

Partner directly with councils, communities, and senior Transport leaders

Shape the future of regional transport planning and delivery

Build and lead multi-disciplinary teams driving real regional impact

Ready to Transform Regional Transport?

If you're a strategic leader who combines transport expertise with genuine community partnership, and you're passionate about integrated, place-based solutions, this is your opportunity to reshape regional transport delivery.

Apply now and help us build transport that works for regional NSW.

This is a full-time Ongoing (Perm) Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1B level role, offering an attractive remuneration package.

Please view the Role Description.

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 14 December 2025.

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