Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
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Job reference number: 107705
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $158393.0-$177399.0
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If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.
In this role, you'll:
Join us as a Portfolio Cost Lead and provide portfolio-wide leadership in cost governance, financial performance and assurance across a major project and program portfolio. You will oversee forecasting, financial risk management and cost reporting, providing independent insights that support investment decisions, funding prioritisation and effective stewardship of public funds. Working closely with senior leaders, finance partners and delivery teams, you'll drive consistent cost management practices and improve financial governance across the portfolio.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You're an experienced cost management, finance or project controls professional with a strong track record leading cost governance and financial oversight in complex delivery environments. You can confidently challenge forecasts, identify financial risks and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders. You combine strong analytical capability with commercial acumen and are passionate about improving cost management maturity, forecasting accuracy and financial decision-making.
Technical Skills & Experience
- Cost planning, forecasting and financial governance
- Portfolio cost assurance and performance reporting
- Financial risk management and funding governance
- Cost modelling, scenario analysis and investment prioritisation
- Cost controls, cashflow management and variance analysis
- Cost dashboards and executive reporting
- Contractor claims, variations and cost recovery management
- Financial systems, data analytics and reporting tools
- NSW Treasury investment and assurance frameworks
- Procurement, contract management and audit readiness
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 14th September 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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