At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement assurance and compliance programs, ensuring effective risk management and reporting.
- Company: Transport for NSW, connecting communities with a safe and efficient transport system.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Temporary full-time role until June 2027 with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on procurement governance while working in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement assurance, compliance, or governance roles with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 200000 - 246000 $ per year.
You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges. You're called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships.
In this role, you'll:
- Work as part of a team delivering Transport's risk based procurement assurance and compliance program, coordinating and undertaking assurance testing, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement activities across divisions and agencies.
- Add purpose by leading assurance activities, analysing compliance results, preparing high quality insights, and supporting stakeholders to address non compliance and embed improved practices.
- Build and strengthen assurance capability, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and find opportunities for innovation and efficiencies in an environment marked by diverse procurement practices, varied risk profiles, and evolving legislative requirements.
These are temporary full-time opportunities for up to 11 months.
About you
Your leadership capability, assurance expertise and strong analytical and communication skills—formed across procurement assurance, compliance, audit, or governance roles in government, infrastructure or large complex organisations—will see you excel in delivering robust testing, producing high quality reporting, and guiding stakeholders through compliance challenges.
You will bring rigour, consistency and stakeholder influence to lead to improved procurement governance, uplifted capability and strengthened organisational compliance. You're recognised as ethical and professional, skilled at explaining complex concepts, building collaborative relationships and coaching teams, and experienced in leading assurance programs, interpreting legislation and policy, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 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. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.
Manager Procurement Assurance & Compliance (Temporary Opportunity until 30th June 2027) employer: Transport for NSW
Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees while delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Located in Newcastle, this role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Join us in making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment focused on achieving Net Zero goals.
