Director Compliance & Automated Enforcement

You’re a creative leader with a curious and open mindset. You’re not afraid to forge new paths, find new ways of doing things and share your learnings.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.

In this role, you'll:
Take charge of leading Transport’s automated camera enforcement programs across NSW to deliver impactful, future-focused road safety regulatory outcomes. You’ll drive the strategic direction for compliance, asset management, adjudication, and enforcement across fixed and mobile camera networks, ensuring systems are robust, innovative, and aligned with legislative standards.

You will also lead the development and delivery of compliance and investigation strategies across third-party regulated entities in the licensing and vehicle registration portfolios, working closely with stakeholders to enhance compliance and regulatory assurance performance. Your leadership will be critical in embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the branch. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end lifecycle of automated camera enforcement systems, including certification, testing, maintenance, and operational monitoring, ensuring system integrity and alignment with legislation and road safety outcomes.
• Overseeing enforcement operations, including adjudication processes, compliance support, and delivery of capital works to expand camera programs, while managing supplier performance and large-scale outsourced activities.
• Partnering across Transport to influence policy, trial emerging technologies, and shape data-driven strategies that deliver on the Road Safety Action Plan and support long-term regulatory transformation.

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

About you
You’re a transformational regulatory leader with a strong track record in compliance, operational management and enforcement, preferably with experience in automated systems or road safety environments. You have proven experience delivering and thinking strategically across multiple complex programs, with the regulatory leadership skills to shape compliance strategy and drive operational excellence.

Your people leadership capabilities are key: you inspire, engage, and develop high-performing teams while managing diverse stakeholders and navigating ambiguity with clarity and resilience. You’re adept at applying legislative frameworks, using data to inform decision-making, and guiding teams through change in fast-paced, complex environments.

With deep knowledge of enforcement technologies, regulatory frameworks, and road safety, you bring a collaborative and innovative approach to leadership that supports continuous improvement and safer roads.

Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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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 Sunday, 10th August 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact DAWN.GRUNDY@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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