Corporate Governance Advisor

You believe a quality idea wins, and where or who it comes from is less important.

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:

Working within our Sydney Trains team, you will support the Manager – Governance & Reporting with the management of the Corporate Governance Framework and will provide secretariat, corporate governance, compliance and business support to the Corporate Governance function across Sydney Trains. 

The role will provide support in maintaining the delegations frameworks for Sydney Trains, ensuring organisational policies are up to date and workplace practices are in alignment with Sydney Trains and TfNSW's Corporate Governance and Compliance Frameworks, to ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements.

Collaboration with key stakeholders in TfNSW and government will be at the forefront of continuous improvement and best practice. 

Please see the role description and  Information Pack for more information.

About you

You will demonstrate understanding, experience and knowledge of governance, policy development, compliance and systems and their application within a large and complex organisation. 

Your proven ability to engage with stakeholders, lead and facilitate governance and/or other key management processes to achieve positive organisational outcomes will see you thrive in this opportunity.

You will also demonstrate excellent change, planning, program management skills and experience in the delivery of organisation-wide initiatives.

You will have experience in providing general advice on governance issues as they arise, to ensure they are well informed and can respond appropriately.

Your proven skills in monitoring and devising recommendations for the entity's compliance with corporate governance accountabilities will see you shine in this opportunity.

Finally, you will be able to support with efficiency, the administration of the Delegation Framework to ensure levels of delegation are clearly communicated and adhered to.

This is a Temporary Fixed Term Full-Time role for up to 15 months, and will be office based from our Haymarket office.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do.

We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future.

We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network. 

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.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 5 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact BEN..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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