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 Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering an ambitious and once-in-a generation $28 billion program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come.  

The opportunity  

We have a full-time permanent opportunity available for an experienced Risk professional to join our Rail Delivery team as a Risk Analyst.

The primary purpose of the role is to support line management in the identification, management, quantification and reporting of project, program and portfolio risks and issues by coordinating and facilitating the risk and issue management process in accordance with all applicable requirements including the Transport Enterprise Risk Management (TERM) framework.

Reporting to the Risk Manager, you will:  

Support line management in relation to qualitative and quantitative risk management for projects, programs and portfolios in accordance with all applicable requirements

Facilitate risk workshops designed to support project teams in the identification, assessment and management risks to project and organisation objectives

Assist the risk owners to ensure risks are captured and recorded in the risk management information system (RMIS) in accordance with applicable integrated management system requirements

Coordinate a program of regular risk and issue reviews with risk/issue owners and project teams to ensure risks and issues information remains accurate and current

Supporting development of project risk management plans to document and communicate project specific risk management arrangements

Conduct project, program and portfolio risk analysis including root cause analysis, risk aggregation, risk impact scenario analysis and response plan development

Prepare regular and ad hoc risk and issue reports and supporting line management with timely escalation of risks exceeding TfNSW risk appetite and tolerance criteria

Facilitating processes for quantitative risk analysis to support project decision making and reporting in relation to contingency using probabilistic analysis tools (palisade @risk)

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

About you 

This role would suit someone who is highly motivated and has good experience and understanding of the risks associated with the construction projects. No two days in this role would be same and therefore you would need to be ready to put on multiple hats and be a team player. Additionally, we would be looking for:

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as engineering or project management or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience in the identification, assessment and control of risk.

Foundation level knowledge of project risk management processes and sources of risk across the project lifecycle

Knowledge of applicable standards and guidelines relevant to project risk management will be advantageous.

Salary and benefits 

The salary for this position is Grade 9 ($135,898 - $152,204) 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.

Application closes: 11:59PM, Wednesday 23rd 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 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 Rohit Anand at ROHIT.ANAND@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

Take a look at our application tips video series for lots of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process here at Transport.

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

Job Segment: Risk Management, Engineer, Procurement, Project Manager, State Government, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Government, Technology