About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the Team

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Right now we are seeking a Developer Works Support Officer to join the Developer Works Unit, in a busy role

responsible for coordinating and preparing Transport for NSW (TfNSW) responses to planning authorities and private developers for land use planning and development proposals, in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory timeframes, policy and guidelines.

Some key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

Use a variety of internal system to create and maintain data relating to the projects

Request Invoices to be generated and ensure they are paid

Draft and disseminate letters to Developers

Monitoring of the team and personal inboxes – responding to dozens of daily emails requesting information/ WBS numbers, status of Work Authorisation Deeds (WADs), emails from Developers and Project Managers etc

Once WAD’s are signed and returned by developer, arrange the signing and witnessing of all WADs by Manager Developer Works

Scanning and good record keeping of all correspondence and Executed WAD

Identify and implement process improvements

Any other duties as requested by all members of the Developer Works Team across NSW (these can be IT Requests, Purchase Requisitions, on boarding of new staff/PSC or skill hire etc)

Work collaboratively across the branch regions to build a consistent approach to land use planning, assessment and precinct and place-based management within the Community and Place Branch.

The location for this role is Wollongong.

This is a Temporary Fixed Term role until March 2024.

About you

The role would suit someone from a project support or similar background with demonstrated financial governance and systems experience. You will be joining a collaborative and busy team, supporting a high number of staff, and need to be an organised and customer focused person who can demonstrate excellent time management and prioritisation skills.  You thrive on building relationships and interacting with a wide range of people both internal and external to the organisation and enjoy delivering exceptional customer experiences in a constantly changing environment.

You will have effective communication skills and are able to maintain simple, consistent and transparent information on a large number of projects to enable effective delivery, encourage efficient input and governance.

Ideally you are an incredibly proactive individual, eager to make a difference with extensive experience using various software packages to maintain project information and also in in preparing correspondence and reports.

Want to know more? 

Please click here to view a copy of the role description. 

**Please note –The position description for Development Services Assessment Support Officer attached is for this role (the name is slightly different for advertising purposes).

Interested? 

Right now is an exciting time to join our team as we are delivering the largest infrastructure program Australia has ever seen – to keep people and goods moving, connect communities and shape the future of our cities, centres and regions.

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.  

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Transport Service Grade 5 – ($85,103 to $93,616) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Closing Date for applications is Sunday 27th March 2022.

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Karen Singer at KAREN.SINGER3@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

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Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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