Governance Officer (Temporary Opportunity until Dec 2027)

Sydney Metro; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Metro is seeking a Governance Officer to join the Commercial Governance & Controls team in the Finance & Commercial Division. You will help deliver governance framework development, analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement to improve procurement and commercial outcomes.

This fixed-term, full-time role is based in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements and a close collaboration with the broader team driving governance improvements and controls.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Governance framework development, implementation and assurance activities to support improved procurement and commercial business outcomes and decision making.
• Perform governance framework activities including research, analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and supporting the development and continuous improvement of governance processes and documentation.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Governance experience

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 111541

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $124810.0-$139787.0

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM, Friday 9th October 2026

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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