At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate infrastructure projects for a sustainable transport network.
- Company: Transport for NSW, committed to a greener future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to improving transport systems across NSW.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way. You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network.
In this role, you’ll:
- Work as part of a team focusing on contract partnering, operational coordination and stakeholder engagement across the Regional Road Network Maintenance business.
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day project management activities, focusing on project development, planning and overseeing project delivery, managing schedules and budgets, preparing briefs and reports, coordinating resources, and supporting governance and reporting requirements.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations, resolve issues and ensure project milestones and outcomes are achieved.
- Support project preparedness activities, including traffic management planning, environmental clearances and associated documentation.
- Further develop your leadership capability by supporting business development, project development activities, guiding project officers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen project delivery practices.
- Lead the delivery of fit for purpose project outcomes, navigating complex stakeholder environments, competing priorities and sensitive or high-risk issues to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and to agreed quality standards.
About you:
Your strong project development management capability, stakeholder engagement skills and analytical judgement, formed across infrastructure development, delivery, project management, engineering, construction, maintenance or complex operational environments, will see you excel in managing risks, coordinating resources, overseeing reporting and resolving delivery challenges, leading to sustainable project outcomes, informed decision making and improved service delivery. Experience in project preparedness related activities will be highly regarded. You should be able to support the engineers in the business unit on technical and administration processes. You’re recognised as a trusted and resilient project leader, skilled at leading teams, influencing stakeholders, managing risk and driving delivery, with experience in governance led environments requiring sound judgement, collaboration and a focus on quality outcomes.
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.
Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday, 5th of November 2026.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.
Senior Project Officer in Sydney 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.
