Senior Planner Culture, TfNSW Grade 8

Ongoing Full Time role located in North Sydney

Opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the future of NSW

Join a team committed to putting People at the Heart

About us

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster. Our role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities, centres and regions. We work with several government agencies to coordinate metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail, road and maritime services, always keeping the safety and comfort of our customers at the heart of what we do.

The Division

The Customer Strategy and Technology team within Transport leads the development of long-term, multi-modal network strategies and place plans across NSW. We leverage data and insights, implement new technologies, drive innovation and build partnerships to provide customer-centred solutions.

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Planner, Culture to join us in the Central City unit of our Planning for Places team.

Based in Milsons Point, the role provides the opportunity to work across multi-disciplinary, matrixed teams delivering - long-term, state-wide strategic planning, place-based planning within a specific geographical area, integrated network planning, corridor preservation and other major projects.

What you will be involved in

Providing cultural and community engagement expertise to support the delivery of a range of place-based planning projects, to support the NSW government’s vision and priorities, and ensure alignment with Future Transport 2056, and 10 year Blueprint outcomes.

Using both quantitative and qualitative skills to support a deeper understanding of cultural strengths and identify opportunities to strengthen cultural outcomes.

Providing relevant and meaningful insights and advice on cultural and community needs, research and analysis, recommendations and prepare documentation/submissions to support the development of strategies and plans.

Engaging across NSW Government agencies to leverage cultural and community programs and strategies.

About you

You have a strong community engagement background with the natural ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, utilising a collaborative and co-design approach.

You possess demonstrated high level people management and communication skills with the ability to influence others and achieve cooperation with stakeholders in both NSW Government agencies and local communities.

You are a self-starter and use your initiative to manage competing work priorities and resolve issues independently.

You also have experience working in matrixed teams to tight deadlines and have a successful track record in delivering great customer experience outcomes.

Want To Know More

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

Interested?

This is an exciting time to join our team as we deliver an iconic $72.2 billion investment into future transport infrastructure and services over 40 years.

Be a part of something big. Apply today to register your interest!

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

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 and their teams. 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.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is TfNSW Grade 8 ($120,423 - $134,872) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

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

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and address the questions within the application.

Please note that a Cover Letter is not required.

Need help? 

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.  

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at John.Roberts@transport.nsw.gov.au.   

Close date: 11:59 pm on Sunday 27 February 2022

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

at least one dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine by 6 December 2021 and two doses by 7 February 2022; 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.