Government Relations Lead Specialist (Temporary Opportunity Up to 12months)

You crave a career that pushes you, where you can operate at the centre of government, shape strategic outcomes, and influence decisions that impact millions of people across NSW. 

You’ve been looking for an opportunity to lead high impact government engagement and provide authoritative advice at the highest levels. 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Operate as the enterprise lead for government and parliamentary engagement across Transport for NSW, providing authoritative advice on complex, high-profile issues. 
• Drive a coordinated, strategic approach to government relations, leading responses to Ministerial and whole‑of‑government priorities, managing sensitive and emerging issues, and strengthening Transport’s reputation as a trusted partner in public policy and governance.  
• Lead enterprise-wide government relations strategies, including intergovernmental engagement across State and Federal forums.  
• Provide expert advice to the Secretary, senior executives, and Ministers on complex parliamentary, policy, and strategic issues.  
• Oversee parliamentary inquiries and high‑impact government engagement activities.  
• Identify and manage risks, emerging issues, and contentious matters, delivering proactive mitigation strategies.  
• Lead Transport’s election readiness and Machinery of Government transitions, ensuring continuity and compliance.  
• Build capability across Transport by embedding best practice in parliamentary processes and government engagement. 
• You’ll bring leadership capabilities, judgement, and influence to navigate a complex political environment, ensuring Transport is well positioned to deliver on Government priorities. 

This is a temporary Transport Senior Service Manager (TSSM) role. Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information.

About you 

• You are a recognised expert in government relations, public policy, or public affairs, with the credibility and confidence to advise at executive and Ministerial level. You bring:
• Deep expertise in parliamentary processes, government systems, and the Westminster framework.  
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, and extensive experience providing strategic, politically astute advice in complex and sensitive environments.  
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex information and translate it into clear, actionable insights.  
• Proven ability to lead high impact programs, manage risk, and deliver outcomes under pressure.  

If you’re ready to lead at the centre of government, shape strategic engagement, and influence outcomes at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. 

Who we are 

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

We are delivering one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia—connecting communities, supporting economic growth, and shaping the future of our cities and regions. 

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.