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 Legal, Privacy and Internal Audit branch is within the Corporate Services division providing strategies, solutions and services that make our clients’ working lives easier and their projects more efficient and effective. Our high-performing legal team works collaboratively across the organisation, partnering to provide critical legal advice and guidance for sensitive and complex legal and regulatory matters. With close to 100 lawyers spread across 5 legal teams, we are the largest inhouse government legal department in NSW. 

The opportunity

With the goal of delivering ever greater public value for the people of NSW, our Legal branch has undergone an organisational transformation in response to an unprecedented level of activity with a view to streamlining processes, enhancing the breadth and depth of our internal specialist skill-set and investing in our legal operational and practice management capabilities to drive efficiencies. As a result of this significant transformation, we have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Manager Legal, Commercial & Technology.

Reporting to a Director Legal, Commercial & Technology, you will be a senior lawyer in the Commercial and Technology team within our Legal branch providing high quality, solutions focussed advice to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.  This position will have responsibility for supporting our buses and ferries teams in the effective delivery of outsourced transport services, including transitioning the NSW bus fleet to zero emissions as part of Transport for NSW’s Zero Emission Bus Transition Strategy as well as legal advice more generally in the commercial area.

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About you

You are a commercial lawyer with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical legal concepts clearly and succinctly and have an advanced ability to think and solve problems. You will be an experienced drafter, negotiator and communicator working closely with clients to drive commercially focussed outcomes. This will include experience advising on contracting models, public procurement and contract drafting. You will also be comfortable managing project delivery issues such as claims management, contract interpretation, administration, management of legal disputes, legal compliance and governance.  You will have experience developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

For this role, we are looking for a professional who:

Possesses a minimum of five years relevant legal experience and is eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate;

Has a proven track record in high value, complex commercial contracts either from within an in-house legal function of a large, complex organisation or in private practice providing strategic level advice across a diverse client base including public sector / government;

Models the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct;

Has the ability to communicate and influence effectively such that you inspire confidence in your clients as they grapple with high profile and often challenging issues;

Can lead and manage challenging negotiations and drafting of complex contracts and possesses strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to make sound commercial decisions within a legal context;

Ideally has knowledge of Government procurement frameworks, however experience working within the government sector is not essential; and

Most importantly, is passionate about making a contribution to the future of NSW. 

Salary and Benefits

This is a Transport Senior Service (TSSM Level) role offering an attractive remuneration package.

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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 cover letter along with your resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 20th 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. 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 Lauren Ilieff at LAUREN.ILIEFF@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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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.

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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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