Job Description

You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.

You have the opportunity to lead governance, financial and investment assurance, and portfolio performance across the Property Development and Divestment portfolio.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Property Development and Divestment (PDD) team situated in the Property Development and Land Access Branch of the Infrastructure Projects and Engineering Division.

Reporting to the Director, Property Development & Divestment, you will lead governance, financial and investment assurance, and portfolio performance across the Property Development and Divestment portfolio.

Be responsible for implementing the Management Framework, establishing supporting portfolio processes and procedures, and driving continuous improvement in the assessment, analysis and reporting of portfolio performance. Acting as portfolio custodian, the role ensures opportunities are strategically identified, rigorously assessed, prioritised and progressed to maximise value for government while protecting transport operations.

This is a key leadership role within the branch, requiring strong commercial judgement, portfolio discipline, and the ability to bring together governance, financial oversight, business planning and performance reporting across a complex and evolving property portfolio.

Some of your accountabilities will be to:

• develop and manage the annual and forward Property Development and Divestment Business Plan, including pipeline definition, delivery sequencing and revenue forecasting
• lead portfolio forecasting, cashflow management, cost control and consolidated executive reporting
• monitor and report performance against Business Plan commitments and Asset Sales Targets, maintaining clear portfolio-level visibility of milestones, risks, dependencies and interdependencies
• lead financial modelling, feasibility analysis, valuation inputs and scenario testing to support robust investment and portfolio decisions
• oversee progression of projects through defined lifecycle stages, ensuring governance compliance, approval integrity and consistent portfolio performance management
• ensure compliance with whole-of-government obligations and Transport policies, embedding strong assurance, governance and probity practices
• oversee the Origination, Assessment and Prioritisation function for development and divestment opportunities, applying consistent criteria to assess strategic alignment, transport interface, planning feasibility, commercial viability and whole-of-government value
• support branch leadership by strengthening portfolio controls, reporting systems, planning disciplines and decision-support processes.

This is a full-time Ongoing (Perm) Transport Senior Service Manager TSSM level role, based at Macquarie Park.

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

About you

You are an experienced portfolio, property or investment professional with strong capability in governance, business planning, financial analysis and executive reporting.

You bring a clear understanding of how complex property opportunities are identified, assessed, prioritised and managed across a portfolio environment. You are comfortable operating across strategy, finance, assurance and performance, and can translate complex portfolio information into practical advice and clear recommendations for decision-makers.

You are confident working across multiple teams and functions and are able to build strong cross-branch cooperation to support alignment of objectives, priorities and delivery outcomes across the end-to-end property development and divestment lifecycle.

You bring sound judgement and commercial discipline, and can balance innovation and value creation with transport network protection, operational requirements and broader government objectives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• experience in property portfolio management, development, divestment, investment assurance, commercial analysis or a related field
• strong capability in business planning, forecasting, cashflow management and executive reporting
• demonstrated experience in financial modelling, feasibility analysis and scenario testing
• experience applying governance frameworks, lifecycle controls and approval processes across complex portfolios
• strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence across business units and senior governance forums
• sound judgement, resilience and the ability to work effectively in a complex and high-accountability environment.

Who we are

We are a state government organisation made up of more nearly 30,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated, and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

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 at 11:59 PM on Sunday 10 May 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact FABRICE.NOEL@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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