Project Risk Lead

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to embed robust risk governance across the project lifecycle in Macquarie Park, NSW. You will lead risk-management frameworks, provide expert advice, and support proactive mitigation to enable informed decision making on strategic programs. Flexible work options may be available; applications close 9 September 2026.

Join a diverse team delivering safer, more efficient transport outcomes for NSW, connecting communities and industry every day.

Qualifications

• Strong project risk management expertise.
• Ability to interpret trends and influence stakeholders.
• Experience coaching teams in applying risk practices.

Responsibilities

• Embed robust risk management across the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert risk advice and proactive mitigation to strengthen governance.
• Enable risk-informed planning and decision making in a complex environment.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Analytical capability

Coaching teams

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 107318

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $137551.0-$154055.0

You're someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

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'll:

Work as part of a team delivering effective project risk-management frameworks, tools and practices that support the successful delivery of strategic programs and projects across Transport for NSW.

This role will see you embed robust risk management across the project lifecycle, providing expert advice, supporting proactive risk mitigation, and strengthening governance and assurance outcomes.

You will enable risk informed planning and decision making in a complex environment, balancing strong governance with practical, value adding risk practices.

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

About You

Your strong project risk management expertise, analytical capability and stakeholder influence, will see you excel in embedding consistent risk frameworks and improving project outcomes.

You’re a trusted risk professional, experienced in identifying and managing risk, interpreting trends, influencing stakeholders, and coaching teams to apply practical risk practices that support strong decision making and delivery.

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 Wednesday 9 September 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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