Help Shape the Future of Public Transport in NSW
At Transit Systems NSW, network planning is about more than designing routes—it's about creating smarter, safer, and more reliable public transport services that connect communities and improve the customer journey.
We're looking for an analytical and forward-thinking Network Planner to join our Service Planning team. In this role, you'll use data, technology, and operational insights to design and optimise bus services that meet customer demand while supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.
If you're passionate about transport planning, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a real impact on how people travel across NSW, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Network Planner, you'll help design, evaluate, and improve bus services across our network, ensuring services remain efficient, customer-focused, and operationally effective.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining bus network plans, service timetables, and operational schedules
Planning and maintaining dedicated school bus services and associated network data
Analysing patronage, running times, on‐time performance, GPS data, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities
Supporting route design, service frequency reviews, and network optimisation initiatives
Using planning software and modelling tools to assess service scenarios and recommend improvements
Monitoring network performance and recommending timetable and service adjustments
Supporting planning for major events, disruptions, and seasonal service changes
Preparing reports, dashboards, and recommendations for internal stakeholders
Working closely with Operations, Depot teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders to develop practical service solutions
Maintaining accurate planning documentation, network data, and service records
Supporting compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements
Why This Role is Exciting




This is an exciting opportunity to influence how public transport services are planned and delivered across one of Australia's largest bus networks.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Help shape the future of public transport across NSW
Work on network optimisation and service improvement projects
Analyse real‐world operational data to improve customer outcomes
Collaborate with experienced planners, schedulers, and operational leaders
Build your expertise using industry‐leading planning and analytical tools
Contribute to sustainable and innovative transport solutions that benefit thousands of passengers every day
What We're looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys analysing complex data, solving operational challenges, and finding smarter ways to deliver public transport services.
Experience in transport planning, service planning, logistics, or a similar analytical environment
Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
Ability to interpret operational and performance data to support decision‐making
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data analysis
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across operational and planning teams
Experience in public transport or network planning
Knowledge of planning, scheduling, or GIS software
Experience using Power BI or other reporting and visualisation tools
Understanding of transport operations, depot logistics, or service delivery
Relevant qualifications in Transport Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will include:
Accurate and effective bus timetables and schedules




Improved on‐time running and network reliability
Effective utilisation of buses, drivers, and operational resources
Practical scheduling solutions that balance customer service and operational efficiency
High‐quality reporting and data‐driven recommendations
Strong collaboration with Operations and Depot teams
About Us
In partnership with the Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city's sustainability and liveability.
Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group (Kelsian), Australia's largest integrated multi‐modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, Singapore, USA, UK and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.
Kelsian has over 30 years' experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services. The Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia's largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia's largest electrified bus depot.
As at 31 Dec ****, Kelsian directly employs over 12,600 people and operates over 5,800 buses, 115 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 378 million customer journeys over the last year.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds
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📌 Network Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Kelsian Group
📍 New South Wales