Director Place Partnerships and Governance

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Director Place Partnerships and Governance for a temporary up to 11-month opportunity in Sydney. You will lead and integrate cross-government placemaking initiatives, drive vibrant public spaces, and manage partnerships with councils, businesses and communities to deliver place-based outcomes.

You will oversee grants and investments, champion street-event programs, and provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team while engaging Ministers and senior

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and collaborative approach to complex programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across government, councils and industry.
• Experience advising senior executives and ministers on policy and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of placemaking and activation initiatives across NSW.
• Oversee grant funding and investment programs for place-based outcomes.
• Champion the Permit/Plug/Play program to enable street events and activations.
• Provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team (~20 people).
• Build partnerships across government, local councils, business and communities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advisory

Grant management

Job description

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Director Place Partnerships and Governance (Temporary Opportunity - up to 11 months)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 111673

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

Help shape vibrant, connected and thriving places across NSW by leading initiatives that transform public spaces, support communities and create lasting social and economic value.

Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative programs, strategic partnerships and place-based outcomes that make our transport places and centres more welcoming, active and inclusive.

In this role you'll:

• Join our Active Transport, Design and Activation branch, reporting to the Director Vibrancy.
• Lead the delivery of high-profile placemaking, revitalisation, vibrancy initiatives that enhance public spaces, transport places, streets and centres across NSW.
• Drive the Community Improvement Districts program, partnering with councils, businesses and local communities to strengthen the vibrancy, sustainability and economic resilience of local centres.
• Oversee strategic grant funding and investment programs that enable communities, businesses and precincts to deliver impactful place-based outcomes.
• Champion the Permit/Plug/Play program, making it easier to deliver street-based events, festivals and community activations and bring public spaces to life.
• Lead the revitalisation and activation of Transport owned assets and spaces, identifying opportunities for underutilised places and help transform the way communities experience, use and connect with them.
• Build influential partnerships across government, local councils, industry and community stakeholders to deliver place-based outcomes.
• Provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team of approximately 20 people, while working closely with Ministers and senior executives to shape policy, drive collaboration and deliver tangible community benefits.

This is a Temporary Transport Senior Service Executive (TSSE) role with a current end date of 31/08/2027. There may be a opportunity to extend. Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information.

About you

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with experience delivering complex programs, partnerships and place-based initiatives in government, planning, urban design, community development or related environments.

You excel at building stakeholder relationships, influencing senior decision-makers and driving outcomes across complex operating environments. You are confident advising senior executives and Ministers, translating complex issues into clear recommendations that inform decision-making and shape policy, program and community outcomes.

With experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing grants, programs or public policy initiatives, you are passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive and sustainable places that deliver lasting benefits for communities!

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, visit Transport careers .

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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

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