Governance Officer (Temporary Opportunity until Dec 2027)

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

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:

Work as part of a team delivering governance framework development, implementation and assurance activities to support improved procurement and commercial  business outcomes and decision making.

This role will see you perform governance framework activities including research, analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and supporting the development and continuous improvement of governance processes and documentation.

You will support governance, analysis, guidance  and framework improvements in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, tight deadlines and the need to influence outcomes without direct authority.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About you

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex information


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities


• Experience across governance, policy, procurement and contract management environments


• Proven ability to deliver accurate reporting and support compliance activities


• Experience in developing and maintaining procurement and contract management templates and procedures

This is an exciting opportunity for a Governance Officer to join the Commercial Governance & Controls team in the Procurement & Commercial Services branch within our Finance & Commercial Division.

This is a Fixed Term Opportunity until end of 2027 with a base location in Sydney currently working hybrid.

Who we are

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

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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.