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 skilled Project Officer to join the Developer Works Unit, in a busy role

performing day-to-day project management, operational and administrative activities to support project specific and ongoing objectives in regard to Work Authorisation Deeds.

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

Providing project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved project plans.

Identify and collate end user project requirement and research options for solutions using industry and SME sources.

Communicate with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues

Manage to delivery of projects and coordinate the delivery of services to support Fleet outcomes.

Work cooperatively and demonstrate a continuous improvement and growth mind-set by contributing and testing ideas for improving work practices, collaborating with internal and external business areas, to achieve objectives and work outcomes.

Model collegiate and collaborative behaviours to achieve the greater good for the community, celebrate a diverse workforce, create an environment where people can create and thrive, or support people’s wellbeing.

This is a Temporary Fixed Term role until February 2024.

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

About you

Ideally you will have previous project management experience in a similar role and demonstrated ability to work across multi-disciplinary areas (roads, bridges, rails and traffic controls signals), prioritising tasks and working towards deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. This role has numerous stakeholders including developers, internals design teams and SMEs, so it is crucial that you can engage with a diverse audience and deal with people at all levels. You will need to be able to build rapport and develop strong relations across internal and external sources and leverage these relationships to seek the appropriate advice and information required to inform your decisions, as well as influence and negotiate outcomes and overcome challenges.

The team mainly work out of the Newcastle or Wollongong offices, so we welcome applications from either location, however we also encourage people regionally based in New South Wales to apply as we have flexible working arrangements available.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is USS8 ($104,18 to $111,796) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here

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.  

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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