Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location

Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 107021

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

Join the Chief Data Office and play a leading role in strengthening Transport’s data and AI risk, compliance, and assurance capability.

Working closely with Cyber Security, Privacy, Legal, Data Governance and AI Governance stakeholders, you will drive enterprise risk and assurance activities that help ensure data is managed safely, responsibly and in line with evolving regulatory requirements.

This is a highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys influencing at a strategic level, navigating complex risk environments, and delivering practical solutions that strengthen governance, build organisational capability, and support the trusted use of data and AI across Transport.

In this role, you'll:

You will work as part of a team delivering enterprise data and AI risk, compliance and assurance outcomes. Your role will see you help protect how Transport for NSW uses data by identifying risk early, strengthening controls and supporting teams to manage data safely and responsibly.

You will lead practical data and AI risk assessments and assurance activities in a large, fast moving organisation with diverse systems, stakeholders and delivery priorities.

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

About You

Your strong risk judgement, problem solving and communication skills,



formed across data governance, cyber security, risk, audit or compliance environments, will see you work through complex data and AI risks, influence action and embed consistent risk controls, leading to clearer accountability and improved data risk outcomes.

You’re recognised as a trusted risk advisor, skilled at building relationships and applying governance frameworks, with experience in managing data risk in large or complex organisations.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a secure, 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 Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

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.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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