Project Governance Officer

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is recruiting an experienced Project Governance Officer to join a fast-paced PMO in Macquarie Park. You will provide governance, reporting and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of major NSW initiatives.

The role emphasises high-quality documentation for executive audiences, multiple governance forums, and robust portfolio reporting using Microsoft 365 tools. A strong PMO background and related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting PMO, project governance or program delivery functions within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality documentation for executive audiences.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, coordination and organisational skills.
• Relevant qualifications in project management, business administration or a related discipline, together with project management training/certification such as PRINCE2, PMI, AIPM or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Steering Committees and governance forums across multiple portfolios.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, action logs, decision registers and governance packs.
• Track governance actions and decisions, ensuring timely closure and audit readiness.
• Support portfolio reporting and dashboard preparation, including schedule, cost and risk reporting.
• Maintain governance repositories, SharePoint sites and project records.
• Monitor compliance with governance frameworks and elevate risks or issues as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO function.

Skills

PMO experience

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Documentation

Education

Project management qualification or related degree

PRINCE2/ PMI / AIPM certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Job category:Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number:107390

Employment type:Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range:$121175.0-$135716.0

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.

In this role, you will:

Join a high-performing PMO team supporting the governance and successful delivery of major Transport initiatives across NSW.

We are seeking an experienced Project Governance Officer to provide governance, reporting, coordination and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of projects and programs. This role is ideal for a PMO professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and ensuring governance processes are delivered with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Steering Committees and governance forums across multiple portfolios.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, action logs, decision registers and governance packs.
• Track governance actions and decisions, ensuring timely closure and audit readiness.
• Support portfolio reporting and dashboard preparation, including schedule, cost and risk reporting.
• Maintain governance repositories, SharePoint sites and project records.
• Monitor compliance with governance frameworks and elevate risks or issues as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO function.

About you

• Experience supporting PMO, project governance or program delivery functions within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality documentation for executive audiences.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, coordination and organisational skills.
• Relevant qualifications in project management, business administration or a related discipline, together with project management training/certification such as PRINCE2, PMI, AIPM or equivalent

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.

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 30 September 2026.

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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