Head of Corporate Governance & Board Secretariat

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a seasoned corporate governance leader to oversee Sydney Metro's governance framework, board and secretariat functions. You will lead a team of four, provide expert advice to senior leaders and partner with Directors and Executives to strengthen governance and compliance.

In this high‑visibility role, you’ll drive policy development, delegation frameworks and governance uplift initiatives, balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Seasoned corporate governance professional with board and committee support experience.
• Strong company secretariat expertise and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to develop governance frameworks and drive improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance uplift initiatives and promote governance capability across the organisation.
• Provide expert corporate governance advice to senior leaders and Board stakeholders.
• Support Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Secretariat functions with effective governance practices.
• Drive ongoing enhancement of governance, policy and delegation frameworks.

Skills

Corporate governance

Board liaison

Company secretary

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a seasoned corporate governance leader to oversee Sydney Metro's governance framework, board and secretariat functions. You will lead a team of four, provide expert advice to senior leaders and partner with Directors and Executives to strengthen governance and compliance.

In this high‑visibility role, you’ll drive policy development, delegation frameworks and governance uplift initiatives, balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery in a fast‑paced