Transport Commander

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• Temporary Full Time Role for 24 months
• Eveleigh Location

• Join Transport for NSW and build your career!
• Transport Service Grade 9 ($129,349 - $144,870), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity for 24 months
• Eveleigh Location

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Commander within the Transport Management Centre. The position will play a key role in managing incidents by applying a whole of transport approach, assessing incident response requirements, requesting assistance and working with the TMC and other transport agencies ensuring that incidents are resolved safely and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the transport network and transport services.

The primary purpose of the role is to command field transport resources and to liaise with emergency services and recovery teams to provide an urgent whole of transport response to incidents which occur on the transport or road network within the position's designated operational area, and proactively monitor on the ground performance of the transport network.

We are looking for an individual who is highly responsive, capable of planning and executing incident response plans in short tight timelines and work with multiple stakeholders in ensuring that the operations are carried out swiftly. 

For more information on this role, view the role description here.

At Transport, our vision is for a truly integrated transport system that will meet the needs of our customers now and into the future. The Transport portfolio includes Transport for NSW as principal agency with Sydney Trains, NSW Trains, State Transit Authority and Roads and Maritime Services as our key operating agencies.

We are a values based organisation and  employ the most talented people to work together to deliver services for our customers and make NSW a better place to live, do business and visit.

At Transport our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, health and wellbeing programs, and a program that helps you stay connected with work before, during and after parental leave.

Check out our Employee Benefits Guide to find out more about the benefits available to you when you join Transport.

Our commitment to Diversity  
 

Great people come from all walks of life and at Transport for NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

• Demonstrated expertise in the management of traffic or the operation of the road network or in the field of transport operations
• Demonstrated ability in incident planning and a good understanding of a range of resources available to solve complex traffic and transport problems
• Sound understanding of the transport network and the roles of State transport agencies and emergency management organisations in New South Wales
• Sound knowledge of environmental and Work Health and Safety issues and emergency response and disaster management in a field response situation.
• Current motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• The position requires the incumbent to be on rostered “On Standby” outside of normal working hours, Monday to Friday, weekends and public holidays. The “On Standby” period involves responding to unplanned incidents covering 24 hours
• Successful completion of Emergency Response Driving Course
• Incumbents must live in the Sydney Metropolitan Transport District
• High level of fitness/core strength and ability to work prolonged hours during harsh weather conditions
• Meet the requirements of a medical examination based on the tasks required to be performed

Please note: The successful candidate will need to undertake background checks and criminal record checks.

To apply for this role, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

• The reason for your interest in this role, and
• How your skills and experience suit the role.

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here or for more information on Transport for NSW please click on link provided.

For any enquiries, please contact Ahlad Velamati on 02 8574 3537 and quote 00006AP8.

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