Senior Technology Governance Specialist (Temporary opportunity up to 12 months)
About this role
You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.
In this role, you'll:
Work as part of a team delivering enterprise-wide technology governance, risk management and compliance, this role will see you lead the development and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, establish and manage boards and committees, and provide senior leaders with clear, actionable insights on technology performance, compliance, and investment outcomes.
You will drive accountability, transparency, and alignment with organisational strategy, while overseeing assurance activities, risk assessments, and governance reporting in a complex environment balancing innovation with regulatory and risk requirements.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
Your leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance expertise, formed across technology, risk, or regulatory environments, will see you excel in guiding senior stakeholders, embedding governance practices across teams, and navigating competing priorities to deliver strong compliance, informed decision-making, and measurable business value.
You're recognised as a trusted advisor, skilled at influencing and leading governance forums, and experienced in implementing frameworks, managing risk and compliance, and driving performance oversight across large-scale technology portfolios.
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 Thursday 27 August 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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Company at a glance
We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone.
With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future.
Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers.
We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact.
The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.
Top Benefits
- Flexible work options
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