Senior Specialist, Project Management & Controls
Skills
About the role
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Milsons Point, NSW, AU, 2061
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Job reference number: 106848
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $158393.0-$177399.0
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You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.
You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.
In this role, you'll:
Work as part of a high‑performing team delivering robust project management, controls, governance and performance monitoring to support evidence‑based decision‑making across the branch. This role will see you providing expert leadership and coordination across business planning, project assurance, reporting, and delivery support, while partnering closely with senior leaders and delivery teams to strengthen consistency and capability.
You will lead and embed effective project controls, reporting and governance frameworks to drive improved transparency, accountability and performance outcomes in a complex, fast‑paced, matrix operating environment.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
Your strong project governance, performance management and stakeholder engagement skills, formed across infrastructure, transport, planning or large‑scale public or private sector organisations, will see you excel in managing competing priorities, influencing diverse stakeholders, and delivering clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reporting and assurance activities, leading to better‑informed decisions, improved delivery confidence and consistent branch‑wide practices.
You’re recognized as a trusted advisor and collaborator, skilled at navigating complexity, applying best‑practice project management disciplines, and translating data into meaningful insights, with experience in project controls, milestone tracking, risk and change management, governance frameworks and cross‑functional collaboration.
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 7th July 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact JOSH.RING@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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