Role Description
Manager Program Systems
Engineering and Assurance
Cluster
Transport
Agency
Transport for NSW
Division/Branch/Unit
Infrastructure & Services / Rail Service Delivery Office
Location
Sydney
Classification/Grade/Band
Senior Service 1
Senior Executive Work Level Standards
Work Contribution Stream: Professional/Technical/Specialist
Kind of Employment
Ongoing
Role Number
51001067
ANZSCO Code
139914
PCAT Code
3228391
Date of Approval
September 2015
Agency Website
www.transport.nsw.gov.au
Agency overview
Transport for NSW is the centrepiece of a reshaped transport cluster. It is responsible for setting the strategic
direction and guiding an extended network of public and private service delivery agencies to deliver improved
transport outcomes.
Primary purpose of the role
The primary purpose of the role is to support the management of the systems engineering and safety
assurance function and a team of engineering specialists to ensure the Rail Service Delivery Office (RSDO)
program and associated projects meet TfNSW standards and specifications and all legislative requirements
through the design, delivery and lifecycle of the project. Support the implementation of assurance, audit tools
and systems processes to monitor and report on project design and performance of projects including the
implementation of regular assurance plans.
Key accountabilities
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Live the NSW Public Sector and organisational values to achieve outstanding outcomes for the
organisation and customers.
Assist in the management of system engineering and assurance activities including use of and
adherence to Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), RAMS (Reliability, Accessibility,
Maintainability and Safety) and BRS (Business Requirement Specifications) to ensure program and
project compliance with engineering standards, specifications and legislative requirements, and to
identify issues requiring resolution which may impact on an individual project or integration with the
broader transport system in NSW.
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Contribute to the effective use of RSDO and TfNSW engineering standards, design control,
configuration guidelines and reporting guidelines to meet business and legislative requirements and to
support communication, coordination and integration between program and project design and delivery
teams
Provide expert and authoritative advice in relation to the impacts across projects and on the integration
of projects with the existing transport system as a result of the ongoing design development.
Provide expert advice on key governance and planning and design matters and advise, liaise and
negotiate with stakeholders to lead the effective analysis and resolution of issues.
Prepare and review briefs, technical specifications and specialist technical input to ensure adherence to
project outcomes and performance requirements and to provide authoritative engineering advice to
resolve integration issues where identified.
Monitor safety assurance activities through project development and ensure that safety validation is
undertaken for changes to designs or structures that may impact safety performance. Review design
risks and opportunities in accordance with the TfNSW Risk Management System
Work in close collaboration across the RSDO team, and operating entities to contribute to decision
making and the effective operation of governance mechanisms.
Key challenges
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Maintain knowledge across a wide range of engineering standards, safety and skills requirements for
safe engineering.
Build and maintain a robust system for the management and communication of specifications,
standards and other documents, assurance activities and project reporting across the program.
Develop relationships across programs, projects and engineering disciplines to consolidate standards
activities, promote documentation, maintain assurance activities and report on projects and programs.
Key relationships
Who
Why
Internal
Principal Manager Systems
Engineering and Assurance and team
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Escalate issues, keep informed, advise and receive instructions
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Provide regular updates on key projects and programs, issues and
priorities
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Contribute to strategic planning, policy development and decision
making
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Work cooperatively within the team, exchange information and assist
other team members to achieve team objectives and work outcomes
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Build collaborative working relationships.
External
Other divisions of TfNSW, other
Transport operating agencies and
external suppliers and providers
Role dimensions
Decision making
As per the delegations for the role.
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Reporting line
The role reports directly to the Principal Manager Systems Engineering and Assurance.
Direct reports
The role has no direct reports.
Budget/Expenditure
The budget/expenditure allocation for the role will be confirmed.
Essential requirements
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant industry experience.
Capabilities for the role
The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework applies to all NSW public sector employees. The Capability
Framework is available at www.psc.nsw.gov.au/capabilityframework
Capability summary
Below is the full list of capabilities and the level required for this role. The capabilities in bold are the focus
capabilities for this role. Refer to the next section for further information about the focus capabilities.
NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
Capability Group
Capability Name
Level
Display Resilience and Courage
Adept
Act with Integrity
Advanced
Manage Self
Adept
Value Diversity
Adept
Communicate Effectively
Advanced
Commit to Customer Service
Adept
Work Collaboratively
Advanced
Influence and Negotiate
Advanced
Deliver Results
Adept
Plan and Prioritise
Adept
Think and Solve Problems
Advanced
Demonstrate Accountability
Advanced
Finance
Adept
Technology
Advanced
Procurement and Contract Management
Adept
Project Management
Advanced
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Focus capabilities
The focus capabilities for the role are the capabilities in which occupants must demonstrate immediate
competence. The behavioural indicators provide examples of the types of behaviours that would be expected
at that level and should be reviewed in conjunction with the role’s key accountabilities.
NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
Group and Capability
Level
Behavioural Indicators
Personal Attributes
Advanced
• Model the highest standards of ethical behaviour and
reinforce them in others
• Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and
professional way and set an example for others to follow
• Ensure that others have a working understanding of the
legislation and policy framework within which they operate
• Promote a culture of integrity and professionalism within the
organisation and in dealings external to government
• Monitor ethical practices, standards and systems and
reinforce their use
• Act on reported breaches of rules, policies and guidelines
Adept
• Take responsibility for delivering high quality customerfocused services
• Understand customer perspectives and ensure
responsiveness to their needs
• Identify customer service needs and implement solutions
• Find opportunities to co-operate with internal and external
parties to improve outcomes for customers
• Maintain relationships with key customers in area of expertise
• Connect and collaborate with relevant stakeholders within the
community
Advanced
• Build a culture of respect and understanding across the
organisation
• Recognise outcomes which resulted from effective
collaboration between teams
• Build co-operation and overcome barriers to information
sharing, communication and collaboration across the
organisation and cross-government
• Facilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with
external stakeholders to develop joint solutions
Adept
• Take responsibility for delivering on intended outcomes
• Make sure team/unit staff understand expected goals and
acknowledge success
• Identify resource needs and ensure goals are achieved within
budget and deadlines
• Identify changed priorities and ensure allocation of resources
meets new business needs
• Ensure financial implications of changed priorities are explicit
and budgeted for
• Use own expertise and seek others’ expertise to achieve
work outcomes
Act with Integrity
Relationships
Commit to Customer Service
Relationships
Work Collaboratively
Results
Deliver Results
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NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
Group and Capability
Level
Behavioural Indicators
Results
Advanced
• Design and develop systems to establish and measure
accountabilities
• Ensure accountabilities are exercised in line with government
and business goals
• Exercise due diligence to ensure work health and safety risks
are addressed
• Oversee quality assurance practices
• Model the highest standards of financial probity,
demonstrating respect for public monies and other resources
• Monitor and maintain business unit knowledge of and
compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks
• Incorporate sound risk management principles and strategies
into business planning
Advanced
• Show commitment to the use of existing and deployment of
appropriate new technologies in the workplace
• Implement appropriate controls to ensure compliance with
information and communications security and use policies
• Maintain a level of currency regarding emerging technologies
and how they might be applied to support business outcomes
• Seek advice from appropriate technical experts to leverage
information, communication and other technologies to
achieve business outcomes
• Implement and monitor appropriate records, information and
knowledge management systems protocols and policies
Demonstrate Accountability
Business Enablers
Technology
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