Director Government Priorities & Acceleration
Director Government Priorities & Acceleration
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Job Description
If youre after impact theres no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
Youre passionate about public service and ready to lead a team of professionals share your expertise and guide decision-making to help shape the future of our State.
In this role youll:
Report to the Director Government Priority Projects and lead the accelerated delivery of high-priority high-impact government programs across the Sydney region aligning with Transport for NSWs strategic goals.
Champion agile innovative and value-focused methodologies to drive project performance compliance and delivery excellence across complex programs.
Mobilise cross-functional teams and foster matrix collaboration to remove barriers and deliver timely outcomes for communities and stakeholders.
Oversee a robust performance reporting and assurance framework to enable real-time tracking risk mitigation and rapid decision-making.
Build and lead a high-performing outcome-focused team with a strong culture of urgency accountability and innovation.
Represent Transport for NSW at senior forums influence cross-agency strategies and drive whole-of-government initiatives that deliver real benefits for the people of Sydney.
For more information on this position and business unit view the role description and information pack.
About you
Senior-level experience leading complex high-impact programs in a government or large-scale public infrastructure context with a track record of delivering outcomes under tight timeframes and political scrutiny.
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning governance and performance management including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability across multi-disciplinary environments.
Strong understanding of government processes grant administration and public policy with the capability to provide high-quality timely and politically aware strategic advice to senior executives and stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead with autonomy and sound judgement making high-stakes decisions and managing risk in a dynamic fast-paced environment while escalating appropriately when required.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe integrated and efficient transport system. We connect people communities and industry every day.
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Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives visitTransport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly meaning you can mix in-person days at your teams home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 3rd August 2025.
For more information about this role please contact
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
