Director, Investment Assurance & Capital Optimisation

Job Description

Join our newly established Investment and Assurance branch that forms part of the Finance, Technology and Commercial division. This team manages the development, prioritisation, evaluation, and assurance of the Transport Investment portfolio. You’re ready to create a centre of excellence that will shape the future of transport investment! In this role, you’ll: Ensure business cases are developed in alignment with Transport for NSW and NSW Treasury policies, compliance standards, and business case guidelines in adherence with the strategic investment framework and requirements. Oversee and manage capital investments optimising the allocation and utilisation of capital resources across the portfolio. Drive value creation through optioneering and scope optimisation to ensure the best value for money option, and alignment with required customer outcomes and organisational goals. Be responsible for enterprise investor assurance guidelines to inform business case development, economic appraisal, and benefit realisation management. Build and manage relationships with external assurance agencies including NSW Treasury, Infrastructure NSW (INSW), and the Department of Customer Service to ensure compliance with gateway assurance requirements. Provide strategic advice to all divisions to drive high-quality business cases that meet Transport, INSW, NSW Treasury, and Australian Government requirements for capital and recurrent projects. Set vision and purpose for your team, with a focus on engagement, capability uplift, and delivering results. This is an ongoing Transport Senior Service Executive (1B) role. Please see the role description for more information. About you You’re a strategic leader with a deep understanding of capital investment, investor assurance frameworks, and benefits realisation in complex, fast-paced environments. You will also have extensive experience in the preparation of business cases for capital projects. With exceptional stakeholder management skills, you navigate political and organisational challenges to deliver value-driven investment outcomes. You’re adept at optimising project scopes and developing robust business cases that align with government and agency priorities. With people at the heart, your ability to inspire and guide teams ensures high standards of delivery and continuous improvement. Tertiary qualifications and proven leadership experience in large, complex organisations are essential. 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 Wednesday 29th January 2025. For more information about this role, please contact People living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work. Visit Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series . #J-18808-Ljbffr