Director Assurance

Lead strategic assurance across one of Australia's largest rail networks, providing independent oversight, executive insight and risk leadership that helps keep Sydney moving safely every day.

A Pivotal New Role in Rail Safety Leadership

Join Sydney Trains at a defining moment. We are establishing a new Director Assurance role to lead the Level 2 assurance function across operational, engineering and safety-critical activities.

Reporting at a senior leadership level, this newly created position will provide independent assurance and strategic insight to Branch leaders and the Sydney Trains Executive, helping ensure one of Australia's most complex transport networks continues to operate safely, reliably and effectively.

As Director Assurance, you will shape and lead a contemporary assurance framework that strengthens governance, risk management and operational performance across the organisation. 

You will develop and deliver risk-based assurance programs, assess the effectiveness of critical controls and safety systems, and provide evidence-based insights that support informed executive decision-making.

Leading a specialist assurance team, you will drive a culture of continuous improvement while partnering closely with operational and technical leaders to identify emerging risks, evaluate performance and ensure accountability across key business functions.

Your ability to influence at executive level and translate complex issues into practical solutions will be critical to success.

This is a unique opportunity to help safeguard the future performance of Sydney's rail network and make a lasting contribution to the safety of millions of customers, employees and communities across NSW.

You can find out more in the role description or information pack.

About You

• Extensive leadership experience in assurance, governance, risk, audit or safety functions within complex, high-risk environments


• Demonstrated success operating assurance frameworks across transport, infrastructure, engineering, aviation, mining, oil and gas, utilities, consulting or similarly regulated sectors


• Strong understanding of risk-based assurance methodologies, governance systems and critical control effectiveness


• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and influence senior executives on complex operational and organisational issues


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience identifying root causes and driving practical improvements


• Resilient and collaborative leader with experience leading teams through complexity, change and competing priorities


• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent executive-level experience

Lead Strategic Assurance for Sydney's Rail Network

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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.