You can create a unique and lasting impact.
You will be excited by the opportunity to take part in shaping the commercial future of NSW’s largest infrastructure programs by working across complex project finance, infrastructure and property transactions that deliver lasting public value.
In this role, you'll:
Join the Project Finance (PF) team, as part of the Infrastructure Projects and Engineering (IPE) Division, that drives excellence in how Transport for NSW (TfNSW) delivers its infrastructure and precinct projects. The PF team acts as an internal centre of excellence, and provides high value leadership and advice on funding, financing and strategic commercial matters across the IPE portfolio of projects, and the broader TfNSW.
Lead the structuring and delivery of high-value, complex commercial and financial transactions across major infrastructure and property development initiatives, influencing strategy, funding models and procurement outcomes that shape communities across NSW.
Provide trusted, evidence-based advice to senior executives and government stakeholders, driving commercial performance across Public-Private Partnerships, Unsolicited proposals, complex negotiations and transactions, with a focus on value for money and long-term impact.
Collaborate within a highly capable, well-connected team of subject matter experts, building strong partnerships across government and industry to deliver integrated, customer-focused outcomes aligned to NSW’s infrastructure priorities.
We have three full-time Ongoing (Perm) Transport Senior Service Manager TSSM level roles, based in Sydney CBD.
Please view the Role Description and information pack.
About you
- Proven experience in working across end-to-end infrastructure or property transactions, ideally including project finance concessions, and development.
- Strong commercial acumen with financial modelling, transaction structuring and written and verbal communication skills.
- Skilled across procurement and/or transaction strategy, business cases, contracting frameworks and innovative delivery models.
- Proven ability to advise on funding strategies including debt, and equity for major capital investments including the ability to negotiate and execute infrastructure or property transactions and contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across government and/or the private sector.
- Track record of resolving complex financial or commercial issues or development challenges with sound judgement and professionalism.
- Strategic thinker who balances rigorous analysis with practical, outcome-focused decision-making.
- Passion for public value, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style that builds trust and capability in others.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in infrastructure, finance, economics, property or a related discipline.
- You might have prior experience working in consulting, specialist advisory, investment or funds management with a focus on infrastructure and/or property projects.
Who we are
TfNSW
We are a state government organisation made up of more nearly 30,000 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.
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.
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.
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 Monday 08 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
