You’re a creative leader with a curious and open mindset. You’re not afraid to forge new paths, find new ways of doing things and share your learnings.
You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.
In this role, you'll:
Lead the strategic management and governance of a diverse portfolio of complex assets, systems, services and scheme-based contracts, ensuring delivery of safe, reliable and customer-focused outcomes. Within NSW Motorways asset class strategies and rapidly evolving use of technology, you’ll drive service delivery excellence and proactive lifecycle investment, setting market benchmarks from roadside assets to customer experience whilst ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and whole-of-government objectives.
You’ll oversee complex commercial negotiations, contract variations and dispute resolution, working closely with internal partners and suppliers to secure value for money and manage risk. You’ll embed robust governance and assurance frameworks, including performance monitoring, compliance oversight and risk controls to strengthen transparency and accountability.
Through strong stakeholder and market engagement, you’ll influence investments and drive evolution to As A Service partnerships to improve performance across the portfolio. You’ll also lead supplier relationship management practices and commercial model development, building a high-performing team, commercial capability and ensure consistency across service delivery.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You’re an experienced commercial leader with a strong background managing complex, high-value contracts in a large or regulated environment. You bring deep knowledge of contract law, procurement frameworks and governance requirements.
You have a proven ability to lead negotiations, manage risk and deliver strong commercial outcomes, while maintaining balanced and effective supplier relationships. You’re analytically strong, with experience implementing performance frameworks and assurance processes that support informed decision-making.
You’re a confident leader who can influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex environments with competing priorities. With a focus on continuous improvement and capability uplift, you bring the leadership skills to develop teams and drive excellence in contract management.
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
Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday, 11th June 2026.
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
