Senior Specialist Data Risk

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

Job summary

Transport for NSW is leading the transformation of how we manage data risk, trust and accountability in a large, complex transport network. You will work with senior stakeholders across AI Governance, Cyber Security, Privacy, Legal and Enterprise Risk to strengthen risk controls while enabling data and AI value.

You will lead practical data and AI risk assessments, strengthen controls and drive assurance activities in a fast-moving organisation with diverse systems and delivery priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong risk judgement and communication skills across data governance, cyber security, risk, audit or compliance environments.
• Experience managing data risk in large or complex organisations.
• Ability to build relationships and apply governance frameworks to embed risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enterprise data and AI risk, compliance and assurance outcomes.
• Lead data and AI risk assessments and assurance activities across diverse systems and stakeholders.

Skills

risk judgement

problem solving

communication skills

data governance

cyber security

risk

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Information & Communication Technology
Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
Job reference number: 107021
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

AI is transforming how organisations manage data risk, trust and accountability.

Join Transport's Chief Data Office and play a leading role in strengthening enterprise data and AI risk management across critical services that support millions of journeys every day.

You will work with senior stakeholders across AI Governance, Cyber Security, Privacy, Legal and Enterprise Risk teams to help build a modern, risk-informed organisation that can confidently unlock the value of data and AI while maintaining the highest standards of assurance and compliance.

In this role, you'll:

You will work as part of a team delivering enterprise data and AI risk, compliance and assurance outcomes. Your role will see you help protect how Transport for NSW uses data by identifying risk early, strengthening controls and supporting teams to manage data safely and responsibly.

You will lead practical data and AI risk assessments and assurance activities in a large, fast moving organisation with diverse systems, stakeholders and delivery priorities.

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

About You

Your strong risk judgement, problem solving and communication skills, formed across data governance, cyber security, risk, audit or compliance environments, will see you work through complex data and AI risks, influence action and embed consistent risk controls, leading to clearer accountability and improved data risk outcomes.

You’re recognised as a trusted risk advisor, skilled at building relationships and applying governance frameworks, with experience in managing data risk in large or complex organisations.

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

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.

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

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