If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. 

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.

In this role, you'll:

You’ll provide leadership and direction to the local government grant liaison team who are responsible for managing operational relationships with local government to ensure effective management of their grant portfolio. 

You’ll lead and manage as the single point of contact with local government to identify issues and provide resolution as it pertains to the management of grants, including performance and risk monitoring to support grant delivery. 

You’ll drive the local government grant liaison teams to work with dynamic resourcing and foster agility to focus on emerging issues and patterns in grant performance, with targeted support as required for local government grant portfolios. 

This permanent position is located at the Newcastle office. The role is governed by our hybrid working model, which forms part of the organisation’s Flexible Working Arrangements and associated procedures. This includes a combination of required onsite attendance at the Newcastle office and approved remote working.

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 258.

For more information on this position and agency, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience, you’ll have demonstrated experience at senior management level, in a large complex organisation with proven success in the delivery of large and complex projects, on time and within budget, with excellent stakeholder management skills. 

You’ll have proven experience in working with local government to manage complex project risks and issues, program management and project planning expertise in the transport industry, alongside knowledge of Government planning approval and statutory processes.

 
You’ll have demonstrated experience in economic analysis and evaluation methods for asset management within an integrated total asset management context. 

You’ll have experience developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships to meet stakeholders’ expectations and are comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where delivery on tight deadlines is critical.

You’re a self-starter, know how to build strong relationships, collaborate and communicate effectively to drive outcomes. 

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 2 February 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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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