Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020
Job reference number: 110553
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0
You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way. You're a critical thinker who thrives on exploring complex policy issues. Your expertise and advice could influence outcomes for the future of NSW.
In this role, you'll: Work as part of our Transport Policy branch delivering strategic, evidence based policy reform for NSW, this role will see you lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of social policy initiatives and reforms that support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives and improves outcomes for customers and communities.
You will pioneer innovative policy solutions and influence cross agency collaboration in a fast paced, highly complex environment with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
As more opportunities are expected within this branch, a talent pool will be created to support future recruitment needs
This role is a Permanent full-time chance based at the Elizabeth Street office, with a 50% workplace attendance requirement.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About You
- Your strong policy expertise, analytical capability and ability to navigate government —formed across public policy, regulatory or strategic advisory roles—will see you deliver high quality written and verbal advice, overcome multifaceted strategic challenges,
and bring structured problem solving approaches that lead to clear, actionable and impactful policy outcomes.
- You're recognised as an autonomous, inclusive and collaborative policy leader, skilled at researching and analysing complex issues, shaping reform initiatives, and influencing stakeholders, building relationships across government, and working under pressure to deliver results.
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
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.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 19 August 2026 For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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