Contribute to ensuring the Sydney transport network is safe, efficient, reliable and sustainable for customers and communities

Permanent opportunities

Drive outcomes and create new opportunities for improvement

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 Greater Sydney Division is redefining integrated transport choices to improve the lives of customers and communities, making Greater Sydney a better place to live, work and play. We have the single biggest place making opportunity at Transport in the coming years, reshaping Greater Sydney into a metropolis of three cities – Eastern Harbour City, Central River City and Western Parklands City - whilst also overseeing the Greater Sydney region as a whole.

Greater Sydney is focused on these three cities and delivering a joined up transport network and services to ensure these cities become the places that their customers and communities really want 

The Team

The Strategy & Implementation Branch within Greater Sydney division has been established to ensure effective leadership in the implementation of the Client Delivery Model (CDM) which puts customer and community outcomes at the core of what we deliver.

The function of the team is to primarily to lead strategy and implementation of the CDM, however it is also responsible for the leadership of business planning activities for the division, delivery of strategic projects, and management and oversight of the governance functions across the division.

The Opportunity

Right now, we have a permanent opportunity available for a Senior Project Officer to join our newly formed Strategy & Implementation Branch.

This unique Senior Project Officer position will play an integral role in supporting the Director Strategy with operationalising our Client Delivery Model and managing other key strategic projects across our Greater Sydney division. Working as a part of a small, specialised team, this role will see you providing end to end project and administrative support and is responsible for performing day-to-day project management, operational and administrative activities to deliver project specific and ongoing divisional related objectives.

You will also develop and manage efficient project management processes to enable effective time management and liaison on behalf of team members and ensure co-ordination of project related activities.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have strong experience managing multiple strategic projects. You’ll demonstrate experience in supporting end to end project deliverables, including establishment and coordination or project related documentation and internal reporting on project team activities. You’ll be skilled at building, developing and maintaining strong and cooperative working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that priorities and deadlines are met.

You will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment, with a track record of developing and implementing project methodologies to support the management and reporting of project milestones, communications and compliance. Advanced analytical, written and verbal skills will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to actively be involved in a newly formed team where where your contribution will be truly valued and positively impact communicates across NSW. We’re looking for someone who has a positive outlook and enthusiasm to make a real difference.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the Role Description

Salary and Benefits

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

If you are looking for an environment in which you can contribute to creating a legacy of achievement that will last for generations we want to hear from you.

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.This recruitment process may be used to create talent pools for similar roles in the future.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Tuesday 22nd March.

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 Effie Rogaris at EFFIE.ROGARIS@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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