Program Manager

Transport for NSW; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex grant programs and portfolios. You will coordinate end-to-end delivery, manage risks, and work with stakeholders across government, councils, and industry to ensure successful outcomes.

You bring strong planning, governance and reporting capabilities, with a collaborative leadership style and a focus on delivering value to communities across NSW. This is a regionally based role in Wagga Wagga.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs or portfolios.
• Strong planning, governance and reporting capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience identifying and managing financial, operational and delivery risks.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.
• Knowledge of program management frameworks and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple complex programs to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage program risks, issues, governance and reporting requirements.
• Oversee grant programs across their full lifecycle from application to acquittal.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across government, councils, industry and community partners.
• Provide expert advice to ensure strong governance and delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to achieve program results.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Governance & reporting

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

SmartyGrants

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650

Job reference number: 112198

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

Here's your chance to design and deliver efficient, customer-focused services that also enhance accessibility, sustainability and overall quality of living for more people than you've imagined.

In this role, you'll:

Lead and coordinate multiple complex and interdependent programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide program leadership, manage risks and issues, oversee governance and reporting requirements, and support the successful administration of grant programs across their full lifecycle.

More specifically you will:

• Manage the end-to-end administration of grant programs, from application through to acquittal.
• Lead program scoping, planning, scheduling, delivery, evaluation and integration activities.
• Oversee multiple complex and concurrent programs to achieve agreed outcomes for time, cost, quality and scope.
• Ensure compliance with program management frameworks and governance requirements, including project establishment and reporting processes.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders across government, local councils, industry and community partners.
• Provide expert advice and support to stakeholders to ensure strong program governance and delivery outcomes.
• Identify, assess and manage program risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts to achieve successful program outcomes.

This is a regionally based position.

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

About You

You are an experienced program management professional with a demonstrated ability to lead complex programs of work and navigate competing priorities in a dynamic environment. You bring strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to deliver results through effective planning, governance and risk management. You thrive in collaborative environments and are motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes for communities across NSW.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs or portfolios of work.
• Proven ability to deliver successful outcomes while working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong program planning, prioritisation, governance and reporting capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influence and negotiation skills.
• Experience identifying and managing financial, operational, reputational and delivery risks.
• A demonstrated commitment to customer service, accountability and achieving quality outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of SmartyGrants and SAP would be advantageous
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage, support and develop high-performing teams.

Who We Are

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

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

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 8 November 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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