At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives to enhance transport services and improve community accessibility.
- Company: Transport for NSW, a key player in Australia's transport system.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working arrangements, and diverse workplace culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on transport planning and community living standards.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in transport planning and stakeholder management.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Senior Executive
Job location: Milsons Point, NSW, AU, 2061
Job reference number: 110486
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. Here's your chance to design and deliver efficient, customer-focused services that also enhance accessibility, sustainability and overall quality of living for more people than you've imagined.
In this role, you'll:
- As a leader in the Government Priorities & Precincts team in the Transport Planning Branch, you'll be responsible for providing authoritative expertise, analysis and strategic advice on initiatives that strengthen and improve the delivery, consistency and effectiveness of development services across TfNSW (Transport for NSW).
- Working in close partnership with other teams within Transport, across government agencies and industry, you'll lead the development, coordination and implementation of initiatives, frameworks and guidance that enhance how Transport engages with land use planning processes, manages development-related risks, and secures integrated transport outcomes.
This permanent position is located at our Milsons Point office (or alternative regional office for regional applicants), with a statewide remit. The role is governed by our hybrid working model, which forms part of the organisation's Flexible Working Arrangements and associated procedures. This includes a combination of required onsite attendance and approved remote working.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or relevant experience, you'll have deep specialist knowledge to influence policies, planning instruments and development pathways, ensuring transport requirements are understood, embedded and delivered.
- You'll have demonstrated experience in transport planning/ engineering, development assessment, and land use planning, and an understanding of operational imperatives and delivery processes combined with an understanding of relevant Planning and Transport legislation.
- You'll have experience developing and maintaining strong collaborative and productive working relationships to meet stakeholders' needs and government expectations and are comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where strategic thinking, problem solving, and delivery on tight deadlines is critical.
- You'll have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex relationships, and remove barriers to drive the desired outcome.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.
Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.
Lead Specialist Development Services Initiatives employer: Transport for NSW
Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees while delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Located in Newcastle, this role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Join us in making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment focused on achieving Net Zero goals.
