ANSTO

Commercial & Risk Manager

ANSTO  •  Sydney, AU (Hybrid)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You’re called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships.



In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a team delivering commercial leadership, risk management, and strategic project support across Transport for NSW’s infrastructure program, you will play a key role in shaping effective procurement, commercial outcomes, and risk‑based decision‑making across complex transport projects.

This role will see you lead commercial and risk processes across multiple project phases, including facilitating risk workshops, governing qualitative and quantitative risk registers, informing QCRA/QSRA modelling, guiding procurement strategies, and supporting negotiation and dispute resolution activities.

You’ll gain exposure to major infrastructure delivery, build capability across diverse project teams, and contribute to continual improvement in commercial strategy and risk allocation.

You will drive the development of fit‑for‑purpose commercial strategies, effective risk allocations, and improved project efficiencies in a complex, multidisciplinary environment undergoing ongoing structural, cultural, and technological transformation


For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack


About you


Your experience across transport infrastructure, commercial management, and risk advisory functions will see you navigate competing project priorities, maintain accurate risk profiles, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, and support robust commercial decision‑making.

You’re recognised as a collaborative problem‑solver, skilled at translating complex commercial and risk issues into clear recommendations, and experienced in procurement strategy, contract models (DC, CDC, CO), workshop facilitation, and dispute resolution—enabling you to strengthen project governance and drive value‑for‑money outcomes.


Who we are


Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM 13th July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact JOSH.RING@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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About ANSTO

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.

More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.

ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.

As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.

On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lucas Heights, AU
Year Founded
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Website
gov.au
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