Chief Data Officer

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

If finding secure and complex data solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create safe, secure and seamless data operations that result in efficiency for the Transport Portfolio and its customers.

Join Group Technology which is part of our Finance, Technology & Commercial Division.  We’re building an authentic organisational culture where everyone feels empowered to make a real difference to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.  

Reporting to the Group Chief Technology Officer you will be an integral part of our newly established Branch Leadership Team. In this role you will lead the enterprise wide data strategy of Transport for NSW and it’s agencies. You will enable the responsible use of data across Transport by building trusted data platforms, govern the enterprise wide data strategy and empower business units to access and use data.

The role will see you develop and lead the enterprise data strategy and governance at a strategic level, ensuring data is managed as a critical strategic asset throughout its lifecycle. You will set and execute data policies, standards and practices. You will leverage build operational excellence, informed decision making and exceptional customer service through leveraging data as a fundamental asset.

Some of your team’s accountabilities include:

• Enterprise data strategy and policy.
• Data engineering and architecture.
• Data platform and operations.
• Enterprise data warehousing and data integration & governance.
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning.
• Enterprise information and data management and data exchange.
• Data capability enablement.

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

About You

You are a qualified, experienced data professional looking for an opportunity to build and lead world class data capability within an organisation that is subject to high levels of public scrutiny:

• You bring extensive experience in data management, analytics and governance.
• You will have demonstrated experience at a high reliability organisation developing and building, leading, and governing data capability and strategy across a diverse, complex organisation.
• You are an influencer and thought leader in delivering data advice.
• You will have demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of how to underpin data with organisational strategy.
• You are experienced in creating, delivering and maintaining clear outcomes focused data governance frameworks across a large scale organisation.
• You will understand the balance of addressing customer requirements whilst adhering to other regulatory, policy, government and operational conditions.
• You bring strong experience managing large scale data projects and programs.
• You have strong experience reporting data security matters to Board level.
• You have the ability to articulate complex concepts and put forward compelling arguments and rationales to all levels and types of audiences.
• You are experienced in building, developing and leading high performing teams.
• You embrace a delivery mindset as the cluster continues to transform.

Who we are

At Transport, we’re passionate about making NSW a better place to live, work and visit. Our vision is to give everyone the freedom to choose how and when they get around, no matter where they live. At Transport, we’re also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce, which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

Our organisation – Transport for NSW – is comprised of numerous integrated divisions that focus on achieving community outcomes for the greater good and on putting our customers at the centre and our people at the heart of everything we do.

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday 10th June 2025.

Transport for NSW have retained Omera Partners exclusively to manage this process on our behalf. ALL enquires and applications should be emailed to Transport@omerapartners.com with the position title stated in the subject line. 

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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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