District Works Manager

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

Your skills will be instrumental in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance mobility, sustainability, and safety for millions of people.

In this role, you'll:

Lead the planning and delivery of road maintenance programs and projects across the works centre area, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to agreed service standards, performance targets and business objectives.

The District Works Manager will also be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, development and delivery of road maintenance programs and projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

• Managing road maintenance teams and resources, allocating work, supporting workforce planning, developing capability and driving continuous improvement to meet operational demands.

• Driving business performance by implementing efficient commercial practices, promoting innovation and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and value for money.

• Maintaining strong workplace health, safety and environmental outcomes by developing and enhancing systems of work that comply with policies, quality standards and legislative requirements.

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and the community, overseeing minor contracts and providing leadership that supports good governance, ethical decision-making and alignment with organisational objectives.


Current opportunities available:

• Ongoing full-time opportunity with the Central West Construction team, based in Orange or Bowenfels (Lithgow).

• Fixed-term full-time opportunity up to 2 November 2028 with the Central West Maintenance team, based in Orange or Bowenfels (Lithgow).


TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be successful in these roles it is a requirement that you must reside within 75 kms driving distance from your identified depot.

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

About you

You hold a four-year engineering qualification from an Australian university or equivalent overseas qualifications.

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in road maintenance, civil construction or infrastructure delivery.

You’re skilled at planning, prioritising resources and managing budgets to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes on time.

You are committed to creating a positive safety culture and ensuring work is delivered in line with WHS, environmental and quality management requirements.

You are passionate about mentoring and developing project engineers, supervisors and emerging leaders, helping them build capability and achieve their career goals.

You’re a collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships with teams, contractors, stakeholders and the wider community.

You hold a current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and are willing to travel when required.

Who we are

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

Join us

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