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 that improves outcomes for people and communities across NSW.

You will lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of policy initiatives and reforms within either our Social Policy team or Passenger and Urban Policy team, providing strategic advice, undertaking complex policy analysis, and working with stakeholders to develop practical, customer-focused solutions that support Transport's strategic objectives.

The Social Policy portfolio focuses on advancing equitable, inclusive and accessible transport services across NSW, particularly for people with disability, older people, students, concession card holders and other communities that may experience transport disadvantage. This includes leading policy and program reform that reduces barriers to travel and improves transport outcomes for diverse communities.

The Passenger and Urban Policy portfolio includes passenger transport and point to point transport policy, including taxis, hire vehicles and rideshare services. The role will also lead strategic policy and regulatory reforms relating to the Roads Act 1993, including policy development, stakeholder engagement and implementation planning.

As more opportunities are expected within this branch, a talent pool will be created to support future recruitment needs.

These roles are permanent full-time opportunities 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 Adaptable 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

📌 Policy Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney