Job Description

You’re a leader who isn’t afraid of challenging the status quo and won’t hesitate to ask difficult questions.

You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.

In this role, you'll:

Lead a high-performing team delivering enterprise-wide financial sustainability initiatives and programs. This role will see you lead the strategic direction, governance and delivery oversight of a complex, high-impact portfolio.

You will drive the Financial Sustainability Program across Transport, partnering with senior executives to shape and implement initiatives that deliver significant cost efficiencies and revenue opportunities.

You will lead the development of a robust pipeline of initiatives (in collaboration with our Finance Partnering team), overseeing program performance and reporting, and ensuring strong governance frameworks are in place to support informed decision-making.

You will navigate complex stakeholder environments to influence outcomes, foster collaboration and embed sustainable financial practices across the organisation.

There will be a requirement to work from our Elizabeth St Sydney CBD office on a regular basis, with the team rhythm to be set by this role.

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

About you

Your extensive experience in hands‑on senior financial management within large, complex organisations equips you to lead enterprise‑wide financial sustainability programs, with accountability for tangible savings, cost control and performance outcomes across diverse portfolios.

You bring a proven ability to lead and navigate constructive conflict, confidently challenging assumptions and decisions, and engaging in robust, evidence‑based discussions with senior leaders to drive cost reductions, reprioritisation and sustainable financial reform.

Operating at a very senior, strategic level, you are comfortable influencing Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries and Executive Directors in politically and commercially sensitive environments, balancing long‑term reform with the realities of delivery, public accountability and operational risk.

Recognised as a strategic yet pragmatic finance leader, you translate complex financial, operational and investment information into clear choices and decisive action, bringing discipline, structure and momentum to a highly complex and high‑profile organisation delivering one of the largest infrastructure and service portfolios in the country.

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 Wednesday 6 May 2026

For more information about this role, please contact KIM.JOYCE@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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