Transport for NSW is embarking on a bold Procurement Transformation Program. We're establishing a dedicated, centralised Procurement branch within our Finance, Technology & Commercial Division.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of procurement in NSW. As we implement a new procurement operating model, you'll be at the forefront of driving reform and innovation across all procurement functions at Transport for NSW, one of the largest procuring agencies in the country.
This role plays a critical part in strengthening organisational governance, ensuring procurement activities are compliant, ethical, transparent and aligned with policy, legislation and industry best practice.
In this role you'll:
* Lead the design and implementation of risk based procurement assurance and compliance programs across Transport divisions and portfolio agencies (aside from Sydney Metro).
* Monitor, test and report on procurement performance and non compliance, delivering insights and strategic recommendations to senior leaders.
* Partner with governance, policy, integrity, finance, audit and risk teams to strengthen controls, resolve complex compliance issues and address fraud or corruption matters.
* Identify and drive improvements to procurement policy, processes, risk controls and learning resources to uplift organisational maturity.
* Enhance and maintain assurance tools, systems and reporting frameworks to improve consistency, transparency and visibility across the organisation.
* Produce high-quality reporting and insights for executive leadership, highlighting risks, trends, performance and opportunities for improvement.
* Lead, coach and develop a high performing assurance and compliance team responsible for deep dive assurance reviews (goods and services / construction), controls and compliance monitoring while championing continuous improvement in assurance processes and systems across the full procurement lifecycle.
There are two permanent Transport Senior Service Manager (TSSM) roles. One supports Goods and Services, the other Construction. For more information on this position and business unit, please view the role description and Information Pack.
About you
You are an experienced procurement assurance or compliance leader with deep knowledge of procurement frameworks, legislation and risk management within large, complex organisations, ideally within government. You have proven ability to design and implement controls, assurance programs and compliance activities. You bring strong analytical capability, with the ability to identify compliance issues, assess emerging risks and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
You have strong collaborative leadership capability with experience building and developing high performing teams and a high standard of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct.
You excel at building relationships across governance, audit, finance and integrity functions and can confidently influence outcomes in environments with diverse levels of procurement maturity. You apply sound judgement, operate with high autonomy and ensure procurement practices consistently uphold ethical, social and sustainability requirements.
You hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as Business, Law, Commerce, Finance or Accounting and a have a track record of driving uplift in procurement assurance, compliance and governance
If you're keen to lead high impact assurance programs that directly influence organisational accountability, apply now!
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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Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close at 11:59 PM on Monday 9th March 2026.
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