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Form of workOrganisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Job Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020
Job Ref No: 85671
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary Range: An attractive remuneration package
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 across NSW – and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.
Find out more about Transport for NSW
About the team
The Legal, Privacy and Internal Audit branch is within the Corporate Services division providing strategies, solutions and services that make our clients’ working lives easier and their projects more efficient and effective. Our high-performing legal team works collaboratively across the organisation, partnering to provide critical legal advice and guidance for sensitive and complex legal and regulatory matters. With close to 100 lawyers spread across 5 legal teams, we are one of the largest inhouse government legal departments in NSW.
The opportunity
Reporting to a Director Legal, Commercial & Technology, you will be a senior lawyer in the Commercial and Technology team within our Legal branch, providing high quality, solutions focussed advice to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.
This position will have responsibility for supporting the transition of the NSW bus fleet to zero emissions as part of Transport for NSW’s Zero Emission Bus Project. The role will be focussed on advising, drafting, negotiating and amending a complex ecosystem of commercial contracts relating to fleet, technology, construction and goods and services. The role will also support the business in an ongoing capacity after project delivery. Substantial experience is required in all areas of commercial contracting (both front end and back end). Some experience in construction law is desirable but not essential.
This is a 5 year Fixed Term position.
Supported by TfNSW’s genuine flexible work environment, tuned to a healthy work life balance, you will work in a hybrid model, with the main office located at 231 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
Please click here to view a copy of the role description.
About you
You are a commercial lawyer with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical legal concepts clearly and succinctly and have an advanced ability to think and solve problems.
You will be an experienced drafter, negotiator and communicator working closely with clients to drive commercially focussed outcomes. This will include experience advising on contracting models, public procurement and contract drafting. You will have experience developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
For this role, we are looking for a professional who:
Possesses a minimum of five years relevant legal experience and is eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate;
Has a proven track record in high value, complex commercial, construction or technology contracts either from within an in-house legal function of a large, complex organisation or in private practice providing strategic level advice across a diverse client base including public sector / government;
Models the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct;
Has the ability to communicate and influence effectively and inspires confidence in clients as they grapple with high profile and often challenging issues;
Can lead and manage challenging negotiations, draft complex contracts and has strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to make sound commercial decisions within a legal context;
Ideally has knowledge of Government procurement frameworks, however experience working within the government sector is not essential; and
Most importantly, is passionate about making a contribution to the future of NSW.
Salary and Benefits
This is a Transport Senior Service (TSSM Level) role offering an attractive remuneration package.
For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.
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 a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.
Applications close: 11:59pm Tuesday 13 June 2023
We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace
Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.
We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible agreements and tailored hybrid options for people who live regionally. We’re proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer, a Family Inclusive Workplace and winners of the ‘Best Remote Work Strategy’ at the Australian HR Awards 2022.
Transport is committed to creating employment and career development opportunities for Aboriginal people. These include dedicated employee networks and yarn ups, as well as career development, leadership and mentoring programs for Aboriginal people working at Transport to connect, share and learn. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at Aboriginal.Employment@transport.nsw.gov.au or visit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment page.
We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit Supporting people with disability to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.
Please contact the Talent Specialist if you’d like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. For any enquiries, please email Caitlin McDougall at CAITLIN.MCDOUGALL@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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