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

The Safety, Environment and Regulation (SER) division upholds safety and sustainability in our transport system. We’re working to deliver globally-recognised, safe, sustainable transport for our people, customers and the community.

Within SER we have the Safety branch including the  Road Safety Strategy and Policy Team. This team is responsible for the leadership of road safety policy and program reforms based on robust evidence, best practice Safe System expertise and supported by up to date road safety laws and regulations that help to deliver NSW Government road safety targets.

We have implemented key actions and  transformative road safety policy reforms  as part of  delivering the current Road Safety Plan 2021 to contribute to the Government’s road safety target of reducing road trauma on the NSW road network to zero by 2050. We are currently finalising the next road safety action plan which will establish road safety priorities to be delivered over the 5 years to 2026.

The opportunity

Right now, we have opportunities for two Senior Policy Officers who are responsible for supporting the Senior Managers and Director Road Safety Policy by managing their own policy portfolios and projects.

The role involves leading multi-stakeholder project teams and streams of work to review, analyse and develop key road safety policy and programs based on evidence, research and stakeholder and community input.

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

About you

We are looking for experienced Senior Policy professionals who are used to leading multidisciplinary teams and have strong project management skills.

 You will possess superior communication skills, both verbal and written and excellent stakeholder management capability as you will be working with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to Transport for NSW who are involved on a variety of levels in the policy development and delivery.

The ability to self-manage is key, as is your agility to be responsive and supportive ensuring that you adapt to the diverse requirements of your portfolio.

Your demonstrated  experience in policy development and sound knowledge of the machinery of government, regulatory and legislative frameworks will ensure that you will use high level analytical and communication skills to provide sound advice, prepare high level well positioned and formulated documentation across a range of instruments including briefings, policy papers, cabinet submissions, bill folders, inquiry submissions and presentations. 

Your demonstrated project management skills will ensure that you are able to lead and collaborate across multiple stakeholder project teams including policy and data analysts, subject matter experts and community engagement professionals to assist you in delivering your projects within the required timeframes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping future policies and plans which will contribute to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on the NSW road network Towards Zero.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is USS Grade 9 ($138,670 - $155,309) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

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

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and respond to the  questions that are asked as part of the online application process.

Applications Close 11.59 pm  Tuesday 3 May 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 Sharon Sorensen at SHARON.SORENSEN@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.

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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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