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 teams work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering to provide critical legal advice and guidance for sensitive, complex, and legal regulatory matters.

The opportunity

With the goal of delivering ever greater public value for the people of NSW, our Legal branch is undergoing 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 and growth, we have an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Legal and Construction Projects. This position will be an integral part of the specialist Construction and Major Projects team within our Legal branch and have responsibility for supporting development or delivery teams on specific major infrastructure projects.

For this role, we are seeking a senior lawyer with proven experience in dispute resolution across major construction and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Director Legal, Construction & Major Projects, you will be a senior trusted legal advisor responsible for providing solutions focussed independent advice on construction and projects matters to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.

Joining a dynamic team of inhouse legal experts partnering with senior stakeholders, this is an opportunity for external applicants to move to the client side whilst partnering with senior stakeholders across a variety of exciting mega projects development and delivery. Supported by TfNSW’ s genuine flexible work environment, tuned to a healthy work life balance, you will have the option to work in various Sydney based office locations.

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

About you

You are a construction / infrastructure legal professional with specialist experience in disputes and claims, as well as the advanced written and verbal communication skills to convey technical legal concepts clearly and succinctly. Experience in construction projects, infrastructure delivery and government will help you to quickly grasp the complexities of our unique working environment.

We are seeking legal professionals who model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and have the ability to communicate with and influence others effectively. You will be able to provide timely and considered advice, such that you inspire confidence in your clients as they grapple with high profile and often challenging issues.

You will possess a minimum of five years relevant legal experience and be eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate

You will be a legal professional with demonstrated experience as a construction / infrastructure lawyer (back end) 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

You will have developed specialist expertise in disputes and claims, including complex and contentious matters within a major infrastructure / construction environment

You will be capable of working with a high degree of autonomy and possess strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to make sound commercial decisions within a legal context

You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills and be accustomed to working with senior stakeholders at the Executive level

You will have strong communication and influencing skills, able to provide timely and considered advice such that you will inspire confidence in your clients and develop trusted and effective working relationships

Most importantly, you model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and are passionate about contributing to the future of NSW.

Salary and Benefits

This is a Transport Senior Service (TSSM Level) role offering an attractive remuneration package of up to $197K (TRP).

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!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Please check the internal role eligibility requirements or policy for your agency before applying for internally advertised roles.

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 Nicole Cain at NICOLE.CAIN@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.

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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.

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