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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
The Office of the Secretary supports our leaders to develop and deliver the vision and strategy for Transport for NSW. We provide a range of services including strategic advice, executive communication, government relations, including Machinery of Government activities and parliamentary services, as well as general business, executive and Cabinet support.
The Opportunity
Over the past eighteen months, Transport for NSW made submissions to and appeared at more than 30 parliamentary inquiries.
This role will be supported by a Grade 8, and the successful candidate will lead each stage of the Parliamentary Inquiry process. The role will involve liaising across the Transport Cluster Executive as well as the related portfolio Ministers.
There will be significant exposure to the parliamentary space and rely on your skills in project and stakeholder management.
Key Accountabilities of this role include:
- Manage the delivery of Ministerial products and provide support to the Secretary and Ministers in preparation for attendance at Budget Estimates, Parliamentary Inquiries as well as stakeholder forums.
- Lead the delivery of projects within the Office of the Secretary, in collaboration with stakeholders from across Transport for NSW and government, including representation on cross government projects and working groups.
- Review proposals and submissions to determine potential transport impacts, and coordinate or formulate, and provide high-level quality assurance on, Ministerial products as well as advice to the Chief of Staff, Secretary, Ministers, or State and federal Government agencies.
About You
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of NSW Government systems including Machinery of Government processes, policies and practices, preferably including the workings of a Ministerial Office, Parliament and Cabinet.
- You will be able to deliver high quality work under pressure and be able to build relationships across all areas of Transport for NSW, including at a Divisional and Executive level.
- You are a strong communicator who thrives in an agile and fast-paced environment.
- A candidate with experience or qualifications in Government Relations or a related discipline is preferred.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is Grade 9 ($142,178 – $159,238) per annum plus superannuation.
Interested?
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 your resume and a cover letter.
Applications close: 11.59pm Tuesday 8th November 2021
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 with flexible work policies, offerings and practices. 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. We’re proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer and winners of the ‘Best Remote Work Strategy’ for our hybrid ways of working at the Australian HR Awards 2022.
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 Lauren Ilieff at LAUREN.ILIEFF@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Learn more about how Transport supports people with disability and those providing care via Transport Careers Supporting People with Disability page.
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.
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