Director Aboriginal Outcomes

Play a pivotal part in shaping how Aboriginal perspectives, voices, and aspirations are embedded into the fabric of Transport’s strategy, operations, and service delivery.

You're a strategic thinker who sees the big picture, and knows what to do to bring it to life. 

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead strategic reforms and influence across Transport and Government working toward long-term positive change for Aboriginal communities and embed Aboriginal priorities in decision-making at every level.
• Provide culturally strategic advice to executive leadership and government stakeholders, aligning Transport’s work with Closing the Gap, Reconciliation Action Plans, and broader Aboriginal affairs priorities.
• Build relationships and develop formal partnerships to achieve shared decision making with Aboriginal communities, Elders, and organisations to ensure their voices shape decision-making and are reflected in meaningful, measurable initiatives.
• Support Transport to achieve Aboriginal outcomes across projects, services and technology delivery, to strengthen and improve the health of Community and Country and support Aboriginal economic independence.
• Advocate Aboriginal passenger and community needs to drive more equitable, inclusive and culturally responsive services.
• Drive Aboriginal participation by enhancing procurement activities with Aboriginal-owned businesses and creating sustainable employment pathways across the Transport for NSW.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team in a culturally sensitive environment, cultivating a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability that delivers lasting impact for Aboriginal communities and Transport for NSW.

This is an ongoing Transport Senior Service Executive (1B) role. Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information

About you

This is your opportunity to shape the future of Transport for generations to come!

Our Strategy Insights and Customer Experience branch delivers meaningful, long-term transport outcomes for customers, passengers, and communities - across all modes, locations, and life stages. We are seeking an inspiring executive leader to champion the voice of the customer and drive strategic transformation across Transport.

As Director, Aboriginal Outcomes, you will bring deep cultural knowledge and strategic foresight to lead cross-agency collaboration and align teams with Transport for NSW’s strategic objectives.

You’ll draw on your strong networks and community connections to build understanding and awareness of Aboriginal priorities, while navigating diverse stakeholder perspectives to shape well-rounded, culturally informed policy. Your ability to deliver timely, high-quality advice (often within tight deadlines), will be key to meeting ministerial and organisational expectations.

Partnering closely with the executive leadership team of TfNSW, you will ensure the successful delivery of Aboriginal initiatives, policy commitments, and Closing the Gap priorities, or similar programs within a government or large organisational context.

You are an experienced leader of Aboriginal teams, skilled in empowering professionals to influence decision-makers and drive meaningful, lasting outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities in complex and culturally sensitive environments.

This is an identified position. Credibility with the Aboriginal community, a sound understanding of Aboriginal cultures, and insight into the issues affecting Aboriginal people are essential. 

Join us in building a transport system that works for everyone, now and into the future! 

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.

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

This is an Aboriginal-identified role as it involves the development and delivery of services and programs which impact or require liaison with Aboriginal people and/or communities. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at Aboriginal.Employment@transport.nsw.gov.au

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Friday 4th July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact EFFIE.ROGARIS@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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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