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

At Transport, we’re passionate about making NSW a better place to live, work and visit. Our vision is to give everyone the freedom to choose how and when they get around, no matter where they live. Right now, we’re delivering a $55.6bn program – the largest Australia has ever seen – to keep people and goods moving, connect communities and shape the future of our cities, centres and regions. At Transport, we’re also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce, which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Our organisation – Transport for NSW – is comprised of numerous integrated divisions that focus on achieving community outcomes for the greater good and on putting our customers at the centre and our people at the heart of everything we do.

We are a trusted partner to our clients, developing and delivering smart, integrated and sustainable infrastructure and places that are valued by our customers and communities.

The opportunity  

Assisting the Manager Ministerial and Executive Services in the day to day operational management and co-ordination of advice from both within the Sydney Project Delivery branch and across the Infrastructure and Place division to deliver high quality responses to correspondence, briefings and parliamentary requests to meet the requirements of the Ministers, Transport for NSW, Deputy Secretary Infrastructure and Place and Head of Sydney Project Delivery.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of information to the Minister, Deputy Secretary or Transport for NSW by working with subject matter experts and drafting and reviewing materials, and ensuring these materials are appropriately approved.
• Manage responses to contentious issues including questions on notice and the preparation of budget estimate notes.
• Assist in the collation of advice in response to cabinet submissions, ensuring that advice prepared supports the Deputy Secretary at Cabinet meetings.
• Provide secretariat support functions for the weekly Minister meetings by preparing meeting agendas, updating action lists, coordinating the preparation of meeting papers and briefings and liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure actions are finalised and papers are delivered on-time.
• Ensure that Transport for NSW’s input into correspondence and briefings is complete, in accord with policy, accurate, timely and approved as appropriate.
• Develop, maintain and implement quality assurance processes and systems both within the Executive Management Office and across the Sydney Project Delivery branch.
• Build and enhance staff capability and understanding of appropriate ministerial and other correspondence protocols and procedures by providing expert advice, support and training where necessary to staff in the Sydney Project Delivery branch.

 

About you 

• Demonstrated ability to critically review briefing notes, correspondence or sensitive materials including excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Experience in ensuring that a strong customer focus is evident in both the tone and content of material prepared for Ministerial and other correspondence.
• Understanding of political processes, Government commitments and community customer service expectations.
• High level experience in the provision of high-quality briefings and correspondence in a government agency or similar.

 

Salary and benefits 

The salary for this position is Grade 8 ($120,423 - $ 134,872) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. 

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.