About Us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the Team

Transport’s Regional and Outer Metropolitan division’s purpose is to make regional and outer metropolitan NSW a better place to live, work and visit. Our division is made up of over 4,400 people in over 270 locations across NSW. We operate transport services and maintain our regional networks to help our regional communities and visitors stay safe and connected.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional and well-organised Local Government Project Officer (Temporary full time until June 2025) to join our Community and Place branch. This role will provide high-quality business services to support the implementation and maintenance of systems, processes and initiatives to enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Local Government team.

The successful candidate will support the financial grants administration of local government funding initiatives managed by Transport for NSW. This role will be responsible for various administrative and reporting functions of the unit which enable effective financial management and program governance activity. This includes;

• Providing accurate and timely data entry and administrative support to manage the financial establishment and delivery of government funded initiatives
• Maintaining effective and efficient business systems, processes and procedures to align with the agency’s commitment to the Future Transport 2056 Strategy and operational targets
• Prepare a range of project documents as required including briefing notes, business cases, reports, presentations, submissions, and responses to requests

The role will work in collaboration with Program Coordinators, Managers, Stakeholders, Business Partners and with colleagues across the Division, to provide accurate information and program management support.

View the role description for this position.

About You

You are a motivated and highly organised seeking an opportunity to apply your well-developed communication, project support and governance skills.

You have demonstrated experience in a support role and/or relevant experience in project management and financial procurement. Experience in a government, engineering or transport infrastructure environment will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to work within a flexible and supportive team where your contribution will be truly valued and positively impact communities across NSW.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 5A ($85,103) – 5E ($93,616) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on the benefits of working with Transport for NSW, read our Employee benefit guide.

Interested?

By joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications Close: 11:59pm on Thursday 4th August 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Dyana Rifai at DYANA.RIFAI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Working with Transport gives you access to a range of benefits that help you balance work with the things that matter to you. Look through our Employee Benefits Guide to learn more.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process here at Transport.

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

• appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or
• an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.