Senior Portfolio Specialist (Up to 20 Months Temporary Opportunity)

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 108953

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $158393.0-$177399.0

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

You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering integrated planning, performance and governance across the Transport for NSW Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) portfolio

This role will see you provide high level portfolio coordination, analysis and advisory support, driving integrated planning, strengthening cross program alignment, and enabling informed, data driven decision making and optimisation

You will lead and enable portfolio integration, ensuring alignment of pipeline, priorities, performance and delivery sequencing in a complex, multi program environment with competing priorities, interdependencies and evolving government requirements

  • Align new initiatives with existing programs, identifying interdependencies, sequencing impacts and optimisation opportunities
  • Be accountable for portfolio financial management, including;

Federal and State allocations - including management of budget submissions

Management Funding release processes - Internal Gated process

Manage and track portfolio budget and expenditure

  • Manage portfolio level commercial arrangements - cost recovery services
  • Portfolio level accountability of the Whole of Life Cyle cost model

This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31/12/27. The home office location is 231 Elizabeth Street however regional based candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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

About You

Your strong portfolio management, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills formed across complex infrastructure, government or program delivery environments will see you excel in driving integrated planning, navigating interdependencies, and delivering high quality insights to support strategic decision making and portfolio optimisation.

You’re recognised as a trusted advisor and influencer, skilled at synthesising complex data, managing competing priorities and aligning stakeholders, experienced in leading complex programs, delivering outcomes in multidisciplinary environments, and building effective relationships across all levels.

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

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 8 July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact DEBRA.NEIL@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.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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