Organisation/Entity:  Transport For NSW

Job Category:  CEO & General Management

Job Location:  North Sydney, NSW, AU, 2060

Job Ref No:  51431

Employment Type:  Permanent Full-Time

Salary Range:  An attractive remuneration package

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.

Background in infrastructure & property finance, real estate advisory

Funding, financing and strategic matters across Infrastructure and Place

Permanent full-time role based in CBD/North Sydney

About the team

The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering an ambitious and once-in-a generation multi-billion program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.

The Infrastructure and Project Finance (IPF) team is an internal centre of excellence providing high value leadership and advice on funding, financing and strategic matters across Infrastructure and Place’s portfolio, including public–private partnership (PPP) transactions, unsolicited proposals, privatisations and other projects involving private capital. The IPF executes the Infrastructure and Place vision by leading, driving and advising on innovative high-profile high-risk infrastructure and precinct projects.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director IPF and as part of the executive team, you will lead a high caliber financial and commercial structuring team whose primary purpose is to develop, support and implement the vision for IPF, IP Development and the IP Division more broadly.

This is a significant role in assisting TfNSW and internal clients to drive Infrastructure and Project Finance innovative solutions. As the Director, Project Finance and in partnership with executive and other senior stakeholders, you will ensure that IPF adopts an effective and consistent approach to achieving commercial outcomes for high value, complex programs across the cluster.

You will work and collaborate with other governmental agencies including NSW Treasury and Department of Premier and Cabinet, advisers, investors and commercial counterparties. 

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

About you

We are looking for natural leaders to join our high performing team to drive various fit for purpose, innovative initiatives. As this role is both externally and internally facing, you will have experience in developing strong relationships at a senior level to drive commercial thinking and provide enhanced capability. Well-grounded knowledge of market developments in PPP and other contract forms appropriate for complex programs, skilled in identifying and sharing best practice will be required.

You are a strong collaborator, adaptable, pro-active and not afraid of getting involved to produce the required outcomes. You will be tertiary qualified perhaps with a combined law degree, with previous coverage across economics, finance and commerce. You will have relevant leadership and project finance experience. Though not essential, you might also have a background in property finance, property development, or real estate advisory.

 Salary and Benefits

 This is a Transport Senior Service role (TSSE1B) offering an attractive remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

 For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

 Interested?

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

Applications close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 6th 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. 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 Fabrice Noel at FABRICE.NOEL@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. ​

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

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