Associate Manager Place Partnerships

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an Associate Manager Place Partnerships for a temporary up-to-10-month role in Sydney. You will support vibrant, walkable public spaces by coordinating grants, managing milestones, and reporting, while building strong partnerships across government, councils and industry.

You'll lead governance and documentation, monitor performance, and advise decision-makers to deliver positive outcomes for NSW communities.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programs, partnerships or community initiatives in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of NSW Government vibrancy and public space programs, contributing to walkable and liveable communities across NSW.
• Manage end-to-end administration of complex grant and funding programs, including assessment, contracting, milestone management, acquittals, compliance and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders across government, local councils, industry and other delivery partners to drive collaborative outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, executive updates and program documentation while ensuring strong governance and record management practices.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide timely advice to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate working groups and stakeholder engagement activities to support successful program delivery and community outcomes.
• Support capability development across the team by sharing knowledge, coaching and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Associate Manager Place Partnerships (Temporary opportunity for up to 10 months)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 111091

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You’re ready to play an essential role behind the scenes by providing vital support, ensuring seamless project execution, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.

In this role, you’ll:

• Support the delivery of NSW Government vibrancy and public space programs, contributing to the creation of high-quality, walkable and liveable communities across NSW.
• Manage the end-to-end administration of complex grant and funding programs, including assessment, contracting, milestone management, acquittals, compliance and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders across government, local councils, industry and other delivery partners to drive collaborative outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, executive updates and program documentation while ensuring strong governance and record management practices.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide timely advice to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate working groups and stakeholder engagement activities to support successful program delivery and community outcomes.
• Support capability development across the team by sharing knowledge, coaching and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• You have experience coordinating projects, programs, partnerships or community initiatives in a complex stakeholder environment.
• You're a confident relationship builder with the ability to engage and collaborate with government agencies, local councils, community partners and industry stakeholders. You have experience developing recommendations on complex program, stakeholder or delivery matters and communicating these to decision-makers.
• You have strong organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, briefings and project documentation.
• You have an understanding of project governance, procurement, risk management and performance reporting.
• You're passionate about creating vibrant places, active communities and delivering outcomes that make a positive impact across NSW.

Who we are

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

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visitTransport careers .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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.

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