Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302

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Employment type: Permanent Full time

Salary range: $ .0-$ .0

You can create a unique and lasting impact on our people.

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:

Undertake risk and assurance activities across operational contracts, provide expert advice on contract policy and processes, support assurance reviews, audits and compliance checks, monitor contractor performance, contribute to risk management activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will drive improved operational contract performance, governance, compliance and risk management outcomes in a dynamic and high-volume operational environment with competing priorities, complex policy and contractual frameworks, evolving stakeholder needs and limited resources. You will also support the planning and execution of assurance reviews, audits and compliance checks including preparing documentation, collating evidence and drafting reports.

This is a permanent full time role with Hybrid ways of working in locations Milsons Point/Parramatta/Newcastle.

About You

Your contract management, risk and assurance, stakeholder engagement, governance and analytical skills formed across procurement, contract management, operational performance, risk, assurance, infrastructure,



transport or government environments will see you excel in balancing competing priorities across multiple contracts and stakeholders, navigating complex policy and contractual environments and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to lead to effective governance, improved contract performance, compliance with legislative, policy and contractual requirements and informed decision-making.

You're recognized as a professional who acts with integrity, skilled at providing contract policy advice, undertaking risk and assurance activities, monitoring contractor performance and supporting compliance reviews, experienced in NSW Government procurement and contract management practices, contract governance, assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Adaptable work options and policy

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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Applications close 11:59 PM, Wednesday 9th September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact

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📌 Operational Contract Advisor (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Transport For Nsw
📍 Newcastle City Council