Job Description

You’re a determined leader who stays true to your purpose and enjoys overcoming setbacks or obstacles.

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:

• Manage day-to-day operations and support services for the Deputy Secretary and the Divisional Management Office, ensuring seamless delivery and operational efficiency.
• Oversee incoming correspondence and produce accurate, high-quality documents including briefing notes, reports, presentations, and communications for Deputy Secretary approval within strict deadlines.
• Contribute to divisional business planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies, drafting plans for approval, and translating them into measurable performance targets with regular reporting for senior leadership.
• Apply governance frameworks and service level agreements to identify and report on risks, monitor progress, manage interdependencies, and resolve issues to support divisional performance.
• Coordinate with other DMOs, PMO, Government Relations, Communications, People & Culture, Finance, and TfNSW divisions to enhance collaboration, streamline processes, and ensure accountability and clarity across functions.
• Manage forecasting, monitoring controls, and performance reporting; prepare detailed budget and cash flow forecasts, milestone reports, and recommendations on cost approvals and variations while addressing program issues proactively.
• Oversee internal approvals, reporting systems, documentation, and communications to support divisional activities and provide administrative support where required.
• Prepare comprehensive performance reports, presentations, and high-level briefing materials for executive meetings, corporate plans, annual reports, and ministerial submissions; provide secretariat support for divisional leadership forums and committees.
• Maintain trusted adviser status through proactive decision-making, sound advice, and thought leadership while navigating complex priorities and resource demands.

Open Positions for the Manager DMO

SPER – DMO Operational | Location: Sydney

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

About you

• Demonstrated experience at a management level within a complex, fast-paced environment, preferably in a matrix reporting structure.
• Strong understanding of government operations, communications, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver under pressure, and maintain high standards of governance and compliance.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk and issue management.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels.

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

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday, 18th May 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact SRIVATSA.LAKSHMINARAYANA@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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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