Director Cabinet & Strategic Programs

You’re excited about this opportunity to join our Strategy branch - responsible for leading  Transport-wide strategic programs and initiatives to support the Secretary and Executive in delivering the Government’s priorities for Transport for NSW.

This is your opportunity to shape Cabinet processes and provide high-level strategic advice in one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic public sector organisations. 

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead independent and government reviews, associated strategic programs of work, ensuring robust program management.
• Align the development and delivery of strategic programs with NSW Government priorities and strategic enterprise plans
• Anticipate, understand, monitor and coordinate programs of work to manage emerging strategic issues.
• Lead the Cabinet process for Transport for NSW, including preparing, coordinating and submitting Cabinet documents, ensuring all submissions meet government requirements and deadlines.
• Be the point of liaison and provide strategic advice about Cabinet to the Secretary and Transport Executive as appropriate.
• Effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders, including Ministers, Cabinet members, senior government officials, the Secretary and other agencies.
• Support the Secretary by ensuring Transport provides expert and evidence–based advice
• Perform Secretariat functions for executive committees and forums, delivering timely outcomes aligned to Transport priorities.
• Lead teams through change and capability uplift, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within your team.
   

This is a permanent Transport Senior Service Executive (1B) role. For more information about this position and the organisation view the role description and information pack.

About You

You are an inspirational leader and trusted advisor within the public sector. You have successfully led independent and government reviews, such as NSW Audit Office performance audits, and are recognised for delivering expert, evidence-based advice that underpins strategic decision-making.

Experience in a similar role within State Government is essential. Supported by tertiary qualifications, your leadership drives robust strategic program management, ensuring alignment with NSW Government priorities and enterprise plans. You bring deep expertise in government processes and strategic submissions, consistently meeting government requirements and deadlines. As a key liaison, you have a strong track record of providing strategic guidance that enables senior leaders to make informed decisions.

You’re passionate about building organisational capability and have a proven track record of leading teams through change. Through targeted recruitment, workforce planning, and talent development, you’ve built high-performing, resilient teams. Your commitment to cultural transformation and morale uplift ensures your people are engaged, empowered, and focused on delivering quality outcomes.

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. Right now, we’re delivering a $63bn program within the next 4 years – the largest Australia has ever seen – to keep people and goods moving, connect communities and shape the future of our cities, centres and regions. 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.

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 22nd August 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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