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 Pre-Contracts team sits within Infrastructure and Place Division of Transport for NSW (TfNSW). This team is responsible for the construction contracts and procurement within each project. In this Matrix model the team partners with the project teams, to help deliver the largest infrastructure program Australia has ever seen. Some of the projects are the Newel Bypass Upgrade, the Dubbo Bridge and the Princess Highway Upgrade.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity for multiple Senior Construction Procurement Officers (internally known as Senior Pre-Contract Support Officers), to join us in the Commercial, Performance and Strategy Branch of Infrastructure and Place. These roles can be based in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong or Regional NSW.

The role is responsible for managing construction project pre-contract and procurement activities, ensuring effective administration of all procurement/ transaction management processes and compliance with all procurement policies, processes, procedures, and governance frameworks.

We are looking for an individual who has commercial acumen and has the capability to manage the end to end pre-contracts process for infrastructure and transport programs/projects with input from the commercial and procurement cross-function teams in compliance with relevant policies, standards, procedures and frameworks.

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

About you

You are a tertiary qualified seasoned construction procurement professional looking for an opportunity to join some of the state’s biggest projects. You will have demonstrated experience in the preparation of high-quality commercial documentation including Design and Construct, Alliance and GC21 contracts for major infrastructure projects. You will also have experience working with and managing multidisciplinary project teams with good understanding of the processes for procuring major infrastructure projects. You'll be an excellent communicator both in written and verbal forms and can work autonomously or as part of a team. We are looking for someone who thrives under pressure, can manage stakeholder relationships and is energised by the challenges presented in our complex and ever-changing work environment.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 8 ($120,423) – ($134,672) 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.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Tuesday 12th April 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 Jack Curran at JACK.CURRAN@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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