Program Delivery Officer

You’re looking to embed yourself in projects of different sizes and become part of a team that’s shaping the landscape across NSW.

Here's your chance to design and deliver efficient, customer-focused services that also enhance accessibility, sustainability and overall quality of living for more people than you've imagined.

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of our Road Maintenance and Resilience Program Delivery South team to assist the development and delivery of Road Safety and Traffic Management programs in accordance with time, cost, quality and scope requirements.

The Program Delivery Team South are an innovative and supportive team that nominates, develops and oversees delivery of infrastructure projects for our regional customers and communities. You will be contributing to the development and delivery of civil works projects funded under programs such as the Princes Highway Upgrade Program.

You will be interfacing between delivery and client agents to oversee and ensure the delivery of programs, reporting on project forecasting and milestones and ensuring that project outcomes provide value for money and fulfil the agreed road safety and traffic outcomes.

You will get the opportunity to see unique and beautiful parts of rural and regional NSW with a mix of office based and site work.

There are currently two fixed term full time roles available (up to 30 June 2027) which would ideally be based in Wollongong/Illawarra Region. Other TfNSW office / depot locations on the NSW south coast would be considered by negotiation for the ideal candidate.  TfNSW is committed to hybrid ways of working therefore consideration will be given to providing flexible working arrangements for the successful candidates.

Role description.

About you

You are experienced in and have a strong understanding of project coordination and program management.

While engineering qualifications are not essential, experience related to road safety, design, traffic or engineering would be highly regarded.

You will be the conduit between service providers, clients and program sponsors and are strong at developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of inter-disciplinary stakeholders while working collaboratively to ensure good project outcomes.

The right person will be comfortable asking challenging questions in meeting forums to advocate for client interests on time, cost, scope and risk.
 
You have experience in financial governance, reporting, milestone tracking and cost analysis.

You are a self-starter who is able to hit the ground running. You are able to think creatively to solve problems and find solutions. You’re flexible and proactive and use your initiative and organisational skills to ensure projects deliver the required outcomes.

You hold a driver’s licence and are able to travel independently throughout the region as required to attend site inspections and project locations, which from time to time will also require overnight stays.

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.

Regional candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a Hybrid+ role designed for people living in NSW’s regions or further away from the role’s listed home base. It combines virtual work with in-person days at your team’s home base.

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 27 July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JOHN.ROBERTS@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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