[Hiring] Program Advisor @Transport for NSW

Role Description

You’re looking to embed yourself in projects of different sizes and become part of a team that’s shaping the landscape across NSW. You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

• Support the management, coordination and delivery of strategic programs and initiatives within the Natural Disaster and Resilience business unit, building resilience into roads for the benefit of our customers and communities across NSW.
• Manage project management, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and administrative leadership across multiple workstreams to ensure successful integration of disaster recovery and resilience-building initiatives across the NSW road network.

The Program Advisor will also be responsible for:

• Providing executive-level support and coordination, working both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Researching, preparing reports and analyses, identifying impacts, and helping resolve issues by working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting in developing and managing frameworks for programs and projects.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate project and program decisions, sharing information efficiently, and identifying risks to implement effective solutions and controls.

This is an ongoing full-time position located at Newcastle. This role can be filled through remote working and can be based anywhere in New South Wales. You may be required to attend face-to-face meetings at your local TfNSW office.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience in program governance, integration, or project management.
• Proven expertise across asset management, program development, and project delivery.
• Technical or engineering experience with program, project, planning and analytical abilities.

Requirements

• Curious and creative, able to work confidently in highly sensitive and confidential environments, such as legal, financial or regulatory.
• Skilled at managing stakeholders and negotiating effectively.
• Forward-thinking and adaptable, using an innovative mindset to embrace new ideas, technologies, and different ways to solve problems.
• Experienced working in teams under tight deadlines with a proven track record of delivering projects and programs.

Benefits

• Exciting and rare opportunity to create your own success where your contribution will be truly valued and positively impact communities across Sydney and Regional NSW.

Company Description

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.
• We’re a proud employer of veterans.
• Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work.

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at [email protected].

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 23 June 2026.