About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

Our People and Culture team is planning for and building a workforce with the advanced and specialised skills needed to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. We’re building an authentic organisational culture where everyone feels empowered to make a real difference.

The Workplace Branch is focused on creating a more consistent workplace experience across the cluster, further enabling collaboration, and consolidating our property footprint in line with NSW Government accommodation policy along with enabling flexibility and choice across the portfolio. 

The Opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity in the Information Access Unit for an Access & Compliance Officer to join the team on a permanent basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for drafting responses and decisions to respond to access applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). In addition, you will be required to process and draft responses for Statutory Notices served on TfNSW by other agencies. You will work cooperatively within a team, exchange information and assist other team members to achieve team objectives and met legislative work deadlines. You will be processing Applications & Requests – Undertake research and draft responses to requests for informal and formal releases of information.

The role would suit someone who has been working in an administrative role and is looking for an opportunity to upskill and enhance their professional experience. Previous experience in interpreting legislation is not required. The successful applicant will be trained in how to interpret and understand legislation and how to apply it to the range of different requests which are received. Knowledge and experience with the DRIVES database will be an advantage, but is not a pre-requisite.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You will bring forward your strong stakeholder management and communication skills, team collaboration and strong problem solving, research and analytical skills. You will be able to present and share information to the immediate and broader team in a logical and coherent manner.

Knowledge of privacy and information legislation general principles is required.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 5 ($83,802 - $91,744) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 24th April 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. ​

For any enquiries, please email Huy Huynh at HUY.HUYNH@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process here at Transport.

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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