ANSTO

Director IT - Temporary Opportunity up to 12 months

ANSTO  •  Sydney, AU (Remote)  •  20 hours ago
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Job Description

Lead the strategic delivery, portfolio governance, data and assurance functions that enable Sydney Metro's transformative infrastructure program and shape the future of transport for NSW.

In this role, you'll:

Lead Sydney Metro's enterprise IT delivery, portfolio management, data and analytics, and assurance functions, ensuring technology investments are strategically aligned, effectively governed, and deliver measurable business outcomes across one of Australia's most significant infrastructure programs.

Provide executive oversight of a complex portfolio of technology initiatives, driving delivery performance, investment governance, assurance and prioritisation. Working closely with Transport for NSW Group Technology and delivery partners, you'll ensure critical IT, operational technology and data services support program objectives and operational commitments.

Champion delivery excellence through mature governance, risk and assurance practices, while building organisational capability across project delivery, business analysis, change and quality management.

About you

You are a highly credible technology and delivery executive with experience leading large-scale, complex portfolios in infrastructure, transport, government or similarly complex environments. You will bring:

  • Significant leadership experience across enterprise IT delivery, portfolio management and assurance functions
  • Proven success delivering complex technology, infrastructure, integration or operational technology programs
  • Strong understanding of IT operations, application support and service delivery environments
  • Demonstrated capability leading multidisciplinary teams and building high-performance cultures
  • Expertise in governance, investment prioritisation, risk management and delivery assurance frameworks
  • Experience leveraging data and analytics to improve organisational performance and decision making
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including operating effectively across executive and government environments
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial senior professional experience

Join Sydney Metro and play a pivotal role in delivering the technology, governance and assurance capabilities that support one of Australia's most significant transport programs.

For more information, view the and information pack

Who we are

Sydney Metro is leading Australia’s biggest public transport infrastructure program, developing and delivering a new world-class metro railway system for Sydney.

As a NSW Government statutory authority, Sydney Metro has been tasked with developing and delivering metro railways and managing their operations. Sydney Metro also leads the development of vibrant station precincts to meet customer and community needs, transforming the way Sydney travels and helping shape the future of Australia’s largest city.

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 Sunday, 30th August 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact GARY.LAZZAROTTO2@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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ANSTO

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
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