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 Office of the Secretary supports our leaders to develop and deliver the vision and strategy for Transport for NSW. We provide a range of services including general business and Cabinet support, corporate planning and senior reporting.

Opportunity

We have an exciting temporary 18 months opportunity for a Government Service Officer, your main objective is to provide high level support to key working areas within the Office of the Secretary, support the achievement of key milestones and deliver strong cross-government relationships. This includes responsibility for facilitating machinery-of-Government processes in a key focus area that may include State and Federal Government proposals, Ministerial briefings, Transport Cluster relations, Cabinet and Ministerial Offices

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

What you will be involved in

The role in the Cabinet Services team provides support for the processing of other cluster submissions for comment, preparation of Cabinet Committee meeting folders, Executive Council minutes, cabinet user administration and other administration support.

This is an interesting and challenging role in a dynamic environment that provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen your knowledge of the workings of Transport, Government and Ministerial Offices.

About you

You will have a proficient-advanced level of writing and communication skills to enable the provision of complex and sensitive information, possess an understanding of machinery of government, policies and practices.

You can exercise judgment and discharge tasks with a high level of initiative, confidentiality and discretion, you must have a demonstrated ability to analyse complex information and meet strict or shifting deadlines

You are adept at anticipating and addressing contentious issues and providing accurate advice on complex issues and legislation, often within tight timeframes, given the need to collect and assimilate information from a variety of different sources whilst maintaining confidentiality and exercising diplomacy

Successful candidates are likely to have qualifications or equivalent experience in Government Relations and Cabinet Services, or a related discipline.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 7 ($106,086 - $118,816) 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!

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

How to apply

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

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday, 10th April  2022

For more information on the role please contact, robert.josifovski@transport.nsw.gov.au.

​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 Jimmy Desai at JIMMY.DESAI2@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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