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.

The Division

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan (ROM) division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure. Sitting within the ROM division, the Network and Assets Branch are the Custodian of the regional road and rail network.

They manage the assets to deliver safe, sustainable and integrated services to regional communities.

The opportunity

A permanent opportunity has arisen within ROM, Outer Metro for an experienced Senior Contracts Officer to join their high performing team.

The Senior Contracts Officer aids in the procurement, contract development management for transport services to contribute to the overall customer experience.

The role also plays a key role in the development, negotiation and ongoing contract management and governance of the services contracts for the provision of transport services.

Your key accountabilities are:

Management of service contracts with transport service providers across the sub-branch to ensure that they comply with their contractual obligations, including performance standards, and provide cost effective, safe and efficient services to customers.

Coordinate the management of service contracts with other areas within Transport for NSW to ensure that they comply with their contractual obligations.

Partner across boundaries both internally and externally, including participating in meetings and forums with service providers and industry representatives, to develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with transport service providers and other key stakeholders.

Prepare analysis, accurate and timely advice, information and reports on any performance management, contractual matter, obligation and/or dispute.

Develop and draft advice, responses and appropriate correspondence to transport service providers and other areas within Transport for NSW on contractual issues to inform decision-making.

About you

Our ideal candidate is an experienced contracts professional, with experience in service delivery contracts, and an understanding of commercial and contract law or Public Sector statutory requirements.

You are highly analytical, details driven, and have exposure to setting in place, and measuring, Contractor performance against KPI’s.

You are a driven, self-starter who has a flair for building strong, lasting relationships with your stakeholders and team.

Formal qualifications in procurement, law, commerce, business or economics is desired, but not essential, as is exposure to the Transport industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced contracts professional to step into a rewarding and challenging role that delivers real outcomes for the people of NSW.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the Role Description

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is a Grade 7 $106,086 - $118,816 per annum, plus superannuation, flex, and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

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 Ella Scotman at Ella.scotman@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.

Applications close 11.59pm Friday 6 May, 2022.

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