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Senior Manager Strategic Contract Management

ANSTO  •  Sydney, AU (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Transport for NSW is embarking on a bold Procurement Transformation Program. We’re establishing a dedicated, centralised Procurement branch within our Finance, Technology & Commercial Division.

Be part of Australia's largest infrastructure program, leading complex enterprise contracts that shape NSW's future.

Join our transformation journey and drive excellence in contract management across Transport for NSW.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of procurement in NSW. As we implement a new operating model, you’ll be at the forefront of driving reform and innovation across all procurement functions at Transport for NSW, one of the largest procuring agencies in the country.

In this role you’ll:

  • Report to the Director Contract & Supplier Development within our centralised Procurement branch
  • Lead and oversee end-to-end management of high-value enterprise contracts, ensuring obligations, performance standards, KPI’s and commercial outcomes are achieved, and that contract performance, compliance and risks are proactively monitored to ensure and value for money across Transport's diverse portfolio
  • Foster strong supplier and partner relationships that build trust, promote collaboration, and enhance the performance, resilience, and value derived from strategic contracts.
  • Develop and implement robust governance frameworks for enterprise contracts that balance compliance with business agility
  • Partner with stakeholders across divisions to align contract execution with organisational strategic priorities, goals, operational needs and value objectives
  • Guide complex negotiations and issue resolution, resolving matters promptly while maintaining strong business relationships and minimising risk exposure
  • Lead cultural transformation, mentor future leaders, and build strategic capabilities that position Transport for NSW as an employer of choice in public sector procurement.

This is a permanent Transport Senior Service Manager (TSSM) role. Please see the and Information Pack for more information.

About you

You're an experienced contract management leader with a proven track record in managing complex, high-value contracts in large organisations, preferably in the public sector or infrastructure environment. Your strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms is matched by exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to navigate complex governance requirements.

With relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, you combine strategic thinking with practical execution. Your collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing people make you ideal for driving cultural change and capability uplift in contract management excellence.

If you’re ready to make your mark in public sector procurement, apply now!

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 at 11:59 PM on Thursday 5th March 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact EFFIE.ROGARIS@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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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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