Early Careers Program Assistant

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an organised, proactive coordinator to join our Early Careers programs, including Cadet, Scholar and VET initiatives. You will support recruitment, onboarding, inductions and rotations while coordinating the participant lifecycle.

Working closely with Program Managers and stakeholders, you will manage communications, maintain records and reporting, coordinate placements and help deliver an outstanding participant experience across all programs.

Qualifications

• A highly organised and proactive coordinator with excellent administration and stakeholder management skills.
• You're a strong communicator who builds effective relationships and delivers a positive experience for participants and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Early Careers, talent, HR, recruitment or learning programs will be highly regarded, along with experience managing communications, reporting, databases and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate key program activities across the participant lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, inductions, rotations and ongoing administration.
• Manage participant communications, maintain program records and reporting, coordinate placement activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, provide data-driven insights, and help deliver an outstanding participant experience across all programs.
• Support milestones and program requirements while juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here’s your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

Join a high-performing team delivering impactful Early Careers programs, including Cadet, Scholar and VET programs. You'll coordinate key program activities across the participant lifecycle, supporting recruitment, onboarding, inductions, rotations and ongoing program administration.

Working closely with Program Managers and stakeholders, you'll manage participant communications, maintain program records and reporting, coordinate placement activities, and ensure milestones and program requirements are met. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, provide data-driven insights, and help deliver an outstanding participant experience across all programs.

Success in this role will come from your strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role operates under our hybrid working model, with team collaboration currently taking place on Mondays at Macquarie Park and Wednesdays in Sydney CBD. Occasional site visits may be required.

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

About you

A highly organised and proactive coordinator with excellent administration and stakeholder management skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.

You're a strong communicator who builds effective relationships, takes ownership of your work, and is committed to delivering a positive experience for participants and stakeholders.

Experience supporting Early Careers, talent, HR, recruitment or learning programs will be highly regarded, along with experience managing communications, reporting, databases and stakeholder coordination.

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.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

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.