Senior Policy Officer

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW Job category: Projects Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020 Job reference number: 105970 Employment type: Permanent Full-Time Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0 You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Road Safety, Licensing & Vehicle Standards team and play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of NSW Government policy initiatives.

You will undertake research, analysis and monitoring of emerging issues, trends and opportunities to inform evidence-based policy outcomes.

Prepare high-quality policy advice, briefing notes, reports, submissions and discussion papers, ensuring recommendations are clear, well-informed and aligned with government priorities and strategic objectives.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will consult, influence and build solid relationships to develop practical, evidence-based policy solutions that support the strategic goals of the Transport cluster.

This permanent full-time role is based at our Elizabet Street office. The team regularly collaborates in person and comes together for branch all-in days, training, planning workshops and other collaborative activities to support collaborative outcomes across the branch.

For more information on this position and business unit,



view the role description and information pack.

About you

- Experience analysing and shaping public policy, with a strong understanding of regulatory and legislative frameworks.
- Ability to engage, consult and negotiate with diverse stakeholders to support policy reform and achieve government objectives.
- Experience preparing policy advice, briefs and submissions for decision-makers.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and contribute to a collaborative team.

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 Saturday 3 October 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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