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 Safety, Environment and Regulation division (SER) upholds safety and sustainability in our transport system. We’re working to deliver globally-recognised, safe, sustainable transport for our people, customers and the community.

Within SER we have Regulatory Operations Branch who are responsible for ensuring safer people, safer vehicles, safer speeds and safer roads to protect Transport’s customers and NSW communities. This is achieved by:

•Delivering and supporting risk-based, outcome focused road safety regulation and engage with industry and other stakeholders to enhance safety and compliance across the transport network.

•Delivering efficient and effective regulation to ensure only fit and competent drivers and operators and compliant vehicles can use the transport network.

•Collaborating with other government departments on a consistent, easy to navigate and digital approach to enhance customer experience.

•Continuously improving and transforming regulatory and enforcement programs by analysing data and trends to improve safety, customer experience and community outcomes.

The opportunity

The primary purpose of this role is to provide high level, confidential, executive support to the Executive Director, Regulatory Operations. This includes diary and meeting management and liaison with senior executive management within the organisation. The role will be part of a Business Services Team which is a new team that support the Executive Director and leadership team and facilitates responses to all incoming requests to the branch.

 The successful candidate will need to support a busy Executive Director and will also get exposure to other business/administrative support responsibilities.

The role involves lots of stakeholder engagement particularly working closely with the offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, the Directors within and other stakeholders across the division and department.

The branch purpose is "Ensuring safer people, safer vehicles, safer speeds and safer roads to protect Transport’s customers and NSW communities" and the team is passionate about what they do.

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

About you

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who has excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities. The ideal candidate will be used to working under pressure and can present a calm demeanour and deliver on the tight deadlines.

You will be professional, resilient, reliable and flexible, with superior organisational skills and the ability to continually prioritise and re-prioritise as circumstances change.

You will have experience working for a  senior executive in an organisation and used to managing their diary, ensuring that conflicting priorities are managed well, while also managing the emails ensuring that the Executive Director is alerted to matters which require her attention whilst ensuring that confidentiality is maintained.

Your stakeholder management and relationship skills will enable you to build and maintain relationships with all staff within the branch, in particular Directors across the branch and staff of the Office of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary so you can facilitate timely responses to a range of requests.

Importantly you need to demonstrate initiative so that you can follow through on matters where you know or where you can research what is required . Further, problem solving skills are essential as will be your digital and computer skills. Experience and/or understanding of government and parliamentary processes would be highly regarded but not  essential.

 This is an exciting role as you will have the opportunity to work with a high profile dynamic leader during a period of change and growth which will enable you, through your support to the Executive Director to contribute to the safety of NSW roads.

Salary and Benefits

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

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!

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

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and respond to the questions that are asked as part of the online application process.

Applications Close 11.59 pm Thursday 24 February 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 Sharon Sorensen at SHARON.SORENSEN@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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