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 Legal, Privacy and Internal Audit branch is within the Corporate Services division providing strategies, solutions and services that make our clients’ working lives easier and their projects more efficient and effective. Our high-performing legal teams work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering to provide critical legal advice and guidance for sensitive, complex, and legal regulatory matters.

The opportunity

With the goal of delivering ever greater public value for the people of NSW, our Legal branch is undergoing an organisational transformation in response to an unprecedented level of activity with a view to streamlining processes, enhancing the breadth and depth of our internal specialist skill set and investing in our legal operational and practice management capabilities to drive efficiencies.

As a result of significant transformation and growth we are recruiting a Director Legal, Construction and Major Projects, with specialist expertise in dispute resolution across major construction and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Executive Director Legal – Construction and Major Projects, you will be a senior trusted legal advisor responsible for providing solutions focussed independent advice on construction and projects matters to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.

The Director Legal – Construction and Major Projects will deliver complex, high quality, high value, timely and solutions-focused legal services, and independent advice as well as supervising a small number of lawyers through empowering leadership. 

Other key accountabilities include:

Providing leadership and expert legal advice to the Secretary and Senior Executives, and leading complex legal negotiations to facilitate the management and resolution of a diverse range of project, operational, legislative, and other legal matters

Taking a leading role in client teams, identifying legal risks, providing solution oriented legal advice, and drafting and contributing as a senior team member to coordinate and influence outcomes that align to organisational and commercial objectives and parameters ensuring that strategic legal risks are escalated

In dispute resolution, devising and executing a planned dispute resolution strategy when representing the Transport cluster in complex negotiations and proceedings

Assessing and responding to the impact of changes in the operating environment on relevant legislation, legal, policy and regulatory frameworks to ensure a high level of integration with the broader context

Building the operational and technical capability of lawyers reporting to you by empowering their development through diverse opportunities supported by appropriate supervision and coaching to ensure skill development

Join a dynamic team of inhouse legal experts partnering with senior stakeholders, advising across a large and diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects in NSW.  Supported by TfNSW’ s genuine flexible work environment, you will have the option of working in a hybrid workplace model.

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

About you

You will be a specialist legal executive with proven expertise as a construction / infrastructure lawyer (back end) advising on challenging issues within an in-house legal function of a large, complex organisation or in private practice providing strategic level advice across a diverse client base including public sector / government

You will have proven expertise in disputes, including complex and contentious matters within a major projects environment and advising and managing small to large scale claims and disputes

You will be capable of working with a high degree of autonomy and possess strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to make sound commercial decisions within a legal context

You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills and be accustomed to working with senior stakeholders at the Executive level

You will have strong communication and influencing skills, able to provide timely and considered advice such that you will inspire confidence in your clients and develop trusted and effective working relationships

You will possess a minimum of five years relevant legal experience and be eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate

Most importantly, you model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and are passionate about contributing to the future of NSW

Salary and Benefits

This is a Transport Senior Service (1B) role offering an attractive remuneration package.

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

Interested? 

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

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

Please check the internal role eligibility requirements or policy for your agency before applying for internally advertised roles.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 20th 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 Nicole Cain at NICOLE.CAIN@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.

Apply today to register your interest!

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

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Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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