Chief Executive TAM

Focus on safety, reliability, and long‑term performance of the NSW rail network.

Transport Asset Manager (TAM) operates to strengthen the oversight of rail assets across the state, support long‑term investment decisions, and provide greater certainty around asset condition, maintenance, and funding.

TAM is a statutory corporation with its own governance, operating under Ministerial oversight and supported by an independent advisory board, it owns and manages the NSW rail asset portfolio on behalf of the rail operators. Its core purpose is to help ensure the rail network is safe, reliable, and financially sustainable over the long term.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Minister and working as part of the Transport portfolio’s executive leadership team, the Chief Executive will be responsible for

large-scale asset management, particularly:

• Oversight and assurance of rail assets


• Long‑term planning and investment


• Supporting safe and reliable operations

You will lead a team of experienced specialists and work closely with rail operators, government agencies, and industry participants. A key part of the role is building effective working relationships across the NSW transport system and delivering on the Secretary’s Statement of Expectations for this statutory position.

About You

You are an experienced asset management leader with strong technical knowledge of managing large and complex infrastructure portfolios, and a clear understanding of safety and reliability.

Your background could come from rail or transport, but experience in other asset intensive sectors such as utilities, property, mining, or regulated infrastructure will also be highly regarded.

Experience working with government or within public-sector decision‑making frameworks will be helpful, but it is not essential.

You will bring:

• Strong strategic and commercial judgement


• Experience planning and managing assets over the long term.


• The ability to work effectively with ministers, boards, and senior stakeholders.


• A practical, values‑led leadership style.

Most importantly, you will be focused on building a capable organisation that supports a safe, reliable rail network for the people of NSW.

For more information, please view the role description and information pack.

Who we are

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

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