Senior Manager, Govt Regulatory & Prosecutions (12m FTC)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 209,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Legal Govt Regulatory & Prosecutions for a 12-month term, based at Elizabeth St, Sydney with hybrid work options. You will lead the GRP team’s legal services for the Transport Asset Manager of NSW and contribute to legislation development and policy delivery.

You will provide expert legal advice to meet statutory obligations, manage risk, and draft complex instruments, briefs and opinions for high-level decisions.

Qualifications

• A current NSW practising certificate is required.
• Exceptional drafting skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively.
• Integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering outcomes that serve the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal services and independent advice.
• Lead legal work supporting legislation and regulatory projects.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents in plain English.
• Coordinate with internal clients to influence policy outcomes.
• Identify legal risks and provide solution-oriented advice.
• Work in a hybrid arrangement at the Elizabeth St office Sydney.

Skills

Drafting skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory law expertise

High-pressure performance

Attention to detail

Education

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Legal Govt Regulatory & Prosecutions for a 12-month term, based at Elizabeth St, Sydney with hybrid work options. You will lead the GRP team’s legal services for the Transport Asset Manager of NSW and contribute to legislation development and policy delivery.

You will provide expert legal advice to meet statutory obligations, manage risk, and draft complex instruments, briefs and opinions for high-level decisions.