Job Description

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.

In this role, you'll:

Be responsible for managing multiple, complex, and interdependent programs, in a coordinated manner to support Senior Management. The position plays a critical role in delivering high profile freight reform initiatives through partnering with delivery leads as well as developing and delivering programs. In addition, this role will involve extensive stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, strategic problem solving, mitigation of emerging issues and risks, and implementation of strong change management strategies.

You will do this by:

• Working with key stakeholders to develop the portfolio view of freight needs, supporting evidence, outcomes and actions, including appropriate timeframes and sequencing for delivery.
• Being able to scale your approach to managing initiative development and delivery at a portfolio, program and project level
• Taking a strategic, outcome focus to delivery and ensuring that interdependencies across programs are well managed.
• Leading the development of programs of work to deliver portfolio actions including appropriate program documentation and identify and confirm appropriate program delivery teams across the Transport Portfolio.
• Partnering closely with delivery leads to ensure that initiatives are delivered in a timely manner and achieve the intended freight outcomes

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Multiple permanent opportunities available

This role is a statewide hybrid role, and the location will be based on the candidate.

About you:

This role will require:

• Extensive program management expertise across complex, interdependent initiatives, with proven ability to manage scoping, scheduling, costing, risk, and stakeholder engagement in a transport or infrastructure environment.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration and leadership skills, including experience working with multidisciplinary teams, government agencies, local councils, and industry partners to drive program outcomes.
• A mix of technical capabilities across the function including; freight and logistics expertise, change management, road and rail technical and operational expertise, policy and regulatory experience, evaluation and benefits management, strategic planning, prioritization, risk management and stakeholder management.
• In-depth knowledge of freight, transport systems, and change management, with experience integrating multiple programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and managing risk throughout the program lifecycle.
• Strategic, innovative approaches to solving complex problems that suit a range of competing stakeholder priorities.

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, Tuesday 28th April 2026

For more information about this role, please contact brett.ireland@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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