Project Finance and Benefits Lead

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 101758

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.
In this role, you'll:

• Lead the financial modelling and benefits tracking for Transport's people programs, to help Transport meet its financial sustainability goals.
• Build and maintain workforce and financial models, including baselines, scenario modelling and forecasting future costs.
• Support the development of workforce control settings that guide how Transport delivers its program benefits across all divisions.
• Partner with People and Culture, Finance and Program teams to ensure workforce control policies align with savings objectives.
• Monitor and report on benefit realisation progress, ensuring risks to targets are identified and mitigated early.
• Support governance and assurance teams by providing expert advice on the development and assurance of outcomes and controls and lead the development of briefs and business cases.

This temporary position for up to 9 months is available in a hybrid working model which are aligned with our Flexible Working Arrangements procedures which offers hybrid arrangements subject to approvals including having a mix of in-person days in our Macquarie Park office as well as remote working.

Apply now with your cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you're interested in the role and how your skills and experience align with the role and resume.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on

For more information on this position and agency, view the role description and information pack.
About You

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in workforce modelling, benefits realisation and people programs.
• Skilled at developing workforce frameworks and controls that are practical and measurable across a complex organisation.
• Experienced in engaging and influencing effectively stakeholders at all levels, inspiring confidence and driving decision-making. Effective communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to develop clear, concise and impactful packs that support decision-making.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused, and able to navigate complex and sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

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 Thursday 18 September 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact CIARAN..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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