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About the Role

Shape the future of Sydney by driving strategy, governance, and performance for a significant infrastructure program. This role requires an experienced business leader to bring clarity to complexity, strengthen executive decision-making, and translate Sydney Metro priorities into action.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic business and operational leadership to the Sydney Metro Head of Project Delivery, serving as a trusted advisor through sound judgment and proactive problem-solving.
Lead business planning, performance reporting, and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and delivery objectives.
Build trusted relationships with senior executives and leaders across Sydney Metro, Transport for NSW, government, and key external stakeholders to influence outcomes and support divisional priorities.
Collaborate with various teams to resolve complex issues, manage risk, and maintain alignment across competing priorities.
Drive governance, risk, and assurance activities to strengthen decision-making, accountability, and operational excellence.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance monitoring across key business activities.
Prepare high-quality executive briefings, submissions, and reports that inform strategic decisions and stakeholder outcomes.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, creating an environment where people can thrive and deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

Experienced business leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.
Ability to work at the intersection of strategy, governance, and delivery.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Exceptional communication skills.
Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Sound judgment and influence.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and drive results.
Collaborative and strategic approach.
Ability to bring people and priorities together.
Experience leading initiatives and managing competing demands.
Strong focus on continuous improvement and delivery.
Experience within a major project delivery and/or construction environment will be highly regarded.
Experience in a similar role within government will be highly regarded.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Business planning
Performance reporting
Stakeholder relationship management
Risk management
Governance
Financial management
Executive communication
Team leadership
Problem-solving
Commercial acumen
Financial acumen

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Temporary
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Flexible work options may be available

About the Company

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system, connecting people, communities, and industry every day.
Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway, engaging with customers and community, and contributing to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges, and precincts.

Equal Opportunity

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.