Portfolio Officer

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Transport for NSW is seeking a Portfolio Officer in Wollongong to provide oversight for the Coordinator General Division, ensuring work aligns with strategic priorities and remains financially sustainable. You’ll help develop systems for consistent project and program delivery, reporting and governance, integrate schedules and budgets, and support forecasting and governance across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate understands how PM processes tie to financial performance, can consolidate data, prepare clear reports and engage stakeholders to align scope, funding and deliverables. Apply by 11:59 PM Sunday 21 June 2026; review the role description and information pack, tailor your resume with concrete examples, and contact Sharon Charles for more information. Aboriginal and disability candidates are encouraged to apply.

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be diligence in our operations.

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a team providing portfolio-wide oversight and direction to ensure work across the Coordinator General Division is aligned with strategic priorities and financially sustainable. You’ll be involved in developing systems and processes which enable consistency in project and program delivery, reporting, and governance across the portfolio.

The position will see you support the integration of project schedules and budgets, assist with program forecasting and reporting, coordinate tools and templates, and contribute to benefits realisation, risk, issue and change control activities throughout the project lifecycle.

 
This work is in a Division responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the transport network every hour of every day. Success will require clear communication, proactivity, and attention to detail.

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

About you

You understand the relationship between project management processes and financial performance. Your knowledge of project management principles, and appreciation of the value of good governance, will see you seek, evaluate, and report on project and program information, to inform effective decision-making and stewardship of public funds.

 
You’re recognised as an organised and collaborative team member, skilled at consolidating project data, preparing clear reports, applying risk and change control processes, and supporting governance frameworks. You are experienced in engaging stakeholders with differing priorities, managing documentation and ensuring alignment between scope, funding, and deliverables.

Who we are

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

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