• Opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the future of NSW
• A challenging and rewarding senior role offering opportunities to learn and grow
• Be part of a team committed to putting ‘Customers at the Centre’ and ‘People at the Heart’
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Sydney (with flexible working arrangements available)

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.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about policy and improving outcomes for the people of NSW? Do you enjoy leading evidence-based approaches to policy? Does your commitment to collaboration and sensitive stakeholder engagement drive your approach to leading and managing complex projects? Do you take a stewardship approach to legislative and regulatory frameworks? 

We have an exciting opportunity for a policy manager to join the Strategic Policy team within the Strategic Policy and National Reform branch. The purpose of the role is to lead the development, delivery and implementation of a portfolio of strategic policy initiatives and reforms that support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives. The role will also support a program of work to improve the quality of Transport’s legislative and regulatory frameworks. 

 

The Strategic Policy Lead has a key role in providing policy advice to the Senior Manager Strategic Policy on cross-cutting strategic policy issues. The role also provides advice to inform policy decision-making processes, planning and prioritisation for the branch and will engage with divisions to integrate and align policy initiatives with Transport priorities and objectives.

The role will provide you with an opportunity to undertake research, analysis and review of complex policy issues and build your network across the whole business.   

 

About you

You will have strong communication skills, along with the ability to work with people at all levels of our organisation and external stakeholder organisations. You will be politically savvy and have strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, time management and prioritisation skills. You must also be able to work autonomously.

Remuneration Package – Transport Grade 9 ($138,670 - $155,309), plus employers contribution to superannuation, plus annual leave loading

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated relevant or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development and a sound knowledge of the machinery of government and legislative frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in providing strategic policy advice and support, including undertaking research and reporting.