Director - Commercial and Controls - PLR stage 2a (Temporary Opportunity up to 16 months)

 

 

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building. 

 

You’re called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships. 

 

 

In this role, you'll:

 

Join the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Program! In January 2026. the Government announced that procurement activities would commence for Stage 2a, the light rail extension from Stage 1 at Camellia to Wentworth Point. Stage 2a will deliver 4.5 kilometres of new dual track, new light rail and active transport bridge connecting Camellia and Rydalmere, nine stops, an expanded Stabling and Maintenance Facility and additional light rail vehicles.

 

The project team has commenced the procurement for the delivery of PLR Stage 2a Main Works - integrating and expanding on the operational Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 and the Enabling Works currently under construction.

 

In this senior leadership position, you will guide the strategic direction and operational excellence of both project controls and commercial services, for the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 project. You will ensure best practice standards, lead high performing teams, embed governance and commercial rigour, and provide trusted advice to executives and project stakeholders.

 

Your work will directly support successful project delivery across NSW.
 
 Key responsibilities include:

 

•    Providing strategic leadership across project controls and commercial services to align with Transport’s priorities.

•    Developing and embedding best practice project controls across scheduling, cost, risk, quality, estimation and change management.

•    Overseeing commercial aspects of major construction and technology contracts, including procurement, contract governance, dispute resolution and commercial strategy.

•    Ensuring compliance with governance, legal, regulatory, safety and sustainability requirements.

•    Leading, mentoring and developing specialist project performance and commercial teams.

 

•    Providing expert strategic and technical advice to senior stakeholders to inform decision making.

•    Monitoring and analysing project performance, delivering insights and reporting on key project and commercial metrics.

•    Acting as a thought leader by staying across emerging trends, innovative practices and sector developments.

 

 

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

 

This is a full-time up to 16-month Temporary Opportunity Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1A level role based in Sydney.

 

 

About you

 

You are a seasoned executive leader with deep experience in project controls and commercial services within large scale infrastructure environments. Known for your strategic thinking, commercial acumen and ability to influence at senior levels, you thrive in complex, multi stakeholder environments.

 

You are an inclusive leader who builds capability, fosters collaboration, and champions best practice to deliver exceptional outcomes.

 

  To succeed in this role, you will have:

 

•    Extensive experience leading project controls and commercial services functions in major infrastructure or construction settings.

•    Successful track record working with high profile projects, high volume and at a fast pace.

•    Strong track record in developing and implementing project control frameworks and commercial governance that improve project outcomes.

•    Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and develop high performing specialist teams.

•    Advanced capability in influencing, negotiating and managing senior stakeholder relationships.

•    Previous experience with managing third party agreements and engaging with external stakeholders. 

•    Expertise in procurement, contract management and commercial strategy for major contracts.

•    Highly developed analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

•    Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.
 

 

Who we are

 

TfNSW
We are a state government organisation made up of more nearly 30,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

 

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated, and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

 

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

 

 

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.