Senior Manager Commercial Enablement

Transport for NSW; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a senior leader to head the Enablement team within the Workplaces division. Reporting to the Director Workplace Contracts, you will oversee governance, systems and process controls across the lifecycle of contracts.

You'll lead contract administration and risk professionals, drive value-for-money outcomes, ensure alignment with Transport Frameworks, and build capability across teams while managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience in contract management or commercial enablement within a large or complex organisation, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms, and knowledge of procurement, governance policies and frameworks.
• Experience leading teams and building capability with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to balance governance with operational outcomes and drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enablement team and oversee frameworks, systems and governance for the contract lifecycle in the Workplaces branch.
• Ensure high-quality contract administration, governance, assurance and reporting across a diverse portfolio of workplace service contracts.
• Drive operational efficiency and value-for-money through governance, data insights and process improvement.
• Act as a strategic partner integrating business needs into commercial operating practices while ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build capability and consistent practices.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial enablement

Governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Salary range:An attractive remuneration package

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You’re called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships.

In this role, you'll:

Reporting to our Director Workplace Contracts within our Workplaces branch in our People Communications and Workplaces division, you’ll be responsible for leading the Enablement team and overseeing the frameworks, systems and governance that support the lifecycle of contracts managed in the Workplaces branch.

You’ll lead a team of contract administration, governance and risk professionals, building capability and ensuring consistent, high-quality contract administration, governance, assurance and reporting across a diverse portfolio of workplace service contracts.

You’ll ensure contracts are managed in alignment with relevant Transport Frameworks and establishes governance and controls that support commercial and value-for-money outcomes.

You’ll act as a strategic partner, leading the integration of business needs into commercial, governance and contract operating practices whilst ensuring compliance obligations are met and risks are proactively identified and managed.

You’ll drive operational efficiency and contract management excellence through effective systems, reporting, data insights and process improvement building capability across teams and driving consistency through the contract lifecycle.

This permanent position is located in our Macquarie Park office. The role is governed by our hybrid working model, which forms part of the organisation’s Flexible Working Arrangements and associated procedures. This includes a combination of required onsite attendance and approved remote working.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 ***.

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

About you

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional experience, you’ll have extensive experience in contract management or commercial enablement within a large or complex organisation, ideally within a regulated environment.

With a strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms, you’ll have sound knowledge of best practice procurement, contract management and governance policies and frameworks.

You’ll bring experience working with large-scale service contracts, ideally across facilities management, workplace services, security or property operations. You’ll understand how effective governance, contract administration and risk management support strong operational and customer outcomes.

You’ll have proven experience leading teams and building capability while developing strong collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll be comfortable balancing governance requirements with operational outcomes and driving accountability and continuous improvements across complex service environments.

You’re a self-starter, collaborative and communicate effectively to drive outcomes.

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. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 14 October 2026

For more information about this role, please contact *************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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.