Chief Information Officer

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.

In this role (for up to 18 months), you will:

• Lead the establishment, prioritisation and delivery of the organisation's investment in information systems, platforms and services aligned to the needs of the business, TfNSW Technology plans and overall organisational corporate governance requirements. 
• Develop and maintain organisationally aligned ICT strategies to enable the business to achieve strategic and operational goals, and
• Lead the delivery of the organisational ICT capability, maximising returns from ICT investments and improving operational effectiveness in the delivery of business services, value and outcomes.

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

About you

You are a tertiary qualified, technology leadership professional looking for an opportunity to apply your experiences to build and deliver a world class IT division:

• You are a strategic thinker, and outcomes focused.
• You bring experience as a technology strategic adviser to a Board and Chief Executive.
• You are experienced with end-to-end IT delivery across a portfolio of programs from strategic business case development through to implementation, delivery and technology on-boarding.
• You have strong experience building a team and growing team maturity and capability.
• You understand the complexities of the government funding and financial models.
• You have demonstrated experience in change management and engagement.
• You have a strong track record leading continuous improvement activities.
• You are experienced working in an unstructured environment and developing structure for a government IT organisation, closely resembling a start-up mindset.
• You bring experience in the establishment and building of development teams.
• You are experienced in improving the consistency and governance around architecture and systems.

Who we are

Sydney Metro is leading Australia's biggest public transport infrastructure program, developing and delivering a new world-class metro railway system for Sydney. 

As a NSW Government statutory authority, Sydney Metro has been tasked with developing and delivering metro railways, and managing their operations. Sydney Metro also leads the development of vibrant station precincts to meet customer and community needs, transforming the way Sydney travels and helping shape the future of Australia's largest city.

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 role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days. 

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 7 December 2025.

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