Select how often (in days) you would like to receive alertsOrganisation/Entity: Transport For NSWJob category: ProjectsJob location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, ****Job reference number: ******Employment type: Permanent Full-TimeSalary range: $********-$********If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.In this role, you'll:Join us as a Portfolio Cost Lead and provide portfolio-wide leadership in cost governance, financial performance and assurance across a major project and program portfolio.
You will oversee forecasting, financial risk management and cost reporting, providing independent insights that support investment decisions, funding prioritisation and effective stewardship of public funds.
Working closely with senior leaders, finance partners and delivery teams, you'll drive consistent cost management practices and improve financial governance across the portfolio.You're an experienced cost management, finance or project controls qualified with a strong track record leading cost governance and financial oversight in complex delivery environments.
You can confidently challenge forecasts, identify financial risks and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders.




You combine strong analytical capability with commercial acumen and are passionate about improving cost management maturity, forecasting accuracy and financial decision-making.Technical Skills & ExperienceCost planning, forecasting and financial governancePortfolio cost assurance and performance reportingFinancial risk management and funding governanceCost modelling, scenario analysis and investment prioritisationCost controls, cashflow management and variance analysisCost dashboards and executive reportingContractor claims, variations and cost recovery managementFinancial systems, data analytics and reporting toolsNSW Treasury investment and assurance frameworksProcurement, contract management and audit readinessWho we areTransport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system.
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📌 Portfolio Cost Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Public Service Commission
📍 Sydney