Job Description

You’re a leader who brings a positive and ‘can do’ attitude with you every day and motivates your team to do the same.

You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.

In this role, you'll:

Lead the delivery of technical accounting advice across Transport for NSW. The role provides expert financial, commercial and accounting advice to ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and NSW Treasury mandates, ensuring transactions are structured, negotiated, and executed to optimise financial outcomes, manage risk, and align with organisational and government objectives.

Partner with senior executives, finance specialists, internal stakeholders, external advisors, government agencies, and commercial partners to deliver robust financial solutions and ensure successful transaction outcomes that support Transport for NSW’s strategic priorities and long term sustainability.

Lead the provision of expert accounting advice to senior executives and stakeholders on transaction strategy, risks, and accounting impacts to support informed decision-making.

Lead the implementation of new or revised standards to ensure compliance and consistency in application across the Transport Portfolio.

Direct and facilitate training on new and existing accounting standards either informally in workshops or more formally in presentations. Ensure that accounting principles are applied with integrity and that decisions are appropriately documented across a large and complex Portfolio.

Lead, coach, and develop team members to strengthen knowledge, skills, and capability within the team, while fostering a culture that lifts organisational capability and supports long-term performance.

Permanent fulltime role | Home office Macquarie Park. Hybrid work arrangements in line with Transport's Workplace Presence policy.

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

About you

You enjoy navigating complex environments, interpreting diverse legislative and regulatory requirements, managing multiple high value and high risk transactions, and balancing commercial objectives with public accountability and compliance. You possess:

• Extensive experience in providing expert accounting advice ideally in government, infrastructure, or large-scale corporate environments.

• Extensive accounting experience supported by strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and their implications for complex transactions.

• In-depth understanding of public sector financial legislation, including the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 and NSW Treasury Policy & Guidelines Papers.

• Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders at senior levels across government and the private sector.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.

• Leadership capability, with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing professional capability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Essential requirements- Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline (Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce) from an Australian university or equivalent overseas qualification, extensive and relevant professional experience, and a full member of a recognised professional accounting body.

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 Wednesday 11th March 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact CHRISTINE.STENZEL@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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