NSW Transport Department to Cut Nearly 1000 Jobs in Restructuring
The NSW transport department is set to slash around 950 senior service manager and award roles as part of a restructure. The job cuts, expected to be completed by the end of the year, aim to streamline operations without affecting frontline services.
Nearly 1000 jobs will be cut from the NSW transport department as part of a restructure. The decision was communicated in an email by Transport for NSW secretary Josh Murray. The job cuts, affecting senior service manager and award roles, are expected to be completed by the end of the year. This move is part of the department's assessment of its operating model.
Transport for NSW had previously announced a plan to eliminate 300 senior executive roles by 2027 and has already removed 200 roles. The restructure is focused on corporate and support functions, with no impact on frontline services expected.
Murray acknowledged the significance of the decision, stating that while difficult, it is necessary for the long-term sustainability of the organization. Efforts will be made to minimize the impact on regional communities, and consultations will be held to gather feedback from staff and unions.
Unions were briefed on the job cuts, with concerns raised about potential impacts on frontline services. Opposition Transport spokeswoman Natalie Ward criticized the cuts, suggesting they are aimed at funding union wage deals. Transport for NSW currently employs around 15,000 staff.
According to the source: 9News.
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