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At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Temporary Full-Time up to 30 June ****
Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
Competitive Salary of $133,348 to $146,945 p.a., plus super and leave loading
About the role
School Infrastructure is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
Our team delivers integrated transport planning to support new and upgraded schools across NSW. Working collaboratively with project teams, government agencies and local councils, we develop safe, accessible and sustainable transport solutions for growing communities.
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Primary purpose of the role
As the SeniorTransport Planner, you'llplay a keyrole in shapingtransport outcomes fornew and upgradedschools across NSW. Working on adiverse portfolio ofprojects, you'll provideexpert transport planningadvice, undertake technicalanalysis, and developpractical, evidence-basedsolutions that supportsafe, sustainable andintegrated transport networks. Collaborating with specialistsacross government, you'llhelp deliver infrastructurethat meets theneeds ofgrowing communities andimproves access toeducation.
Contribute to the transportplanningfor School Infrastructureprojects, preparing transportassessments, travel plansand strategic advicethat influence projectoutcomes.
Provide expert technicaladvice on transportplanningmatters, ensuring solutionsalign with bestpractice, government policyand community needs.
Analyse complex transportand land useissues using data, research and evidenceto develop practical, integrated transport solutions.
Work closely withplanners, engineers, projectteams,



local councils andgovernment agencies todeliver coordinated transportoutcomes for schoolcommunities.
Identify risks, monitor progress andensure high-quality, timely delivery.
Represent School Infrastructurein stakeholder meetingsand working groups, building robust relationshipsand communicating transportplanning outcomes withconfidence.
About you
You have experiencedelivering transport planningprojects and providingexpert advice ontransport and accessissues.
You enjoy analysingcomplex transport challengesand using datato develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
You build strongrelationships and workeffectively with projectteams, councils andgovernment stakeholders.
You're motivated bymeaningful work andwant to helpdeliver transport outcomesthat improve accessto schools andsupport growing communities.
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience in Transport Engineering, Urban / Regional Planning.
Flexibility to travel to state-wide locations, as required.
A current and valid driver's licence.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
Note
Note:



the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date 16 August **** at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Lincoln Lawler at ****** and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Eiffel Alkhurga at *******
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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