Senior Policy Officer, Strategic Programs at Transport for NSW

Mascot, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy development, Strategic planning, Project management, Stakeholder management, Research, Technical writing, Analytical skills, Communication, Time management, Problem solving, Adaptability, Collaboration

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way. You've been looking for an opportunity to influence policies, initiatives, and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people. As a Senior Policy Officer, Strategic Programs you’ll play a key role in supporting high-level strategic policy and reform to support TfNSW in its mission to deliver a safe, reliable, integrated and equitable transport network for NSW. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where your policy development and collaborative skills will be highly valued.   In this role, you'll: • Research and develop policy and executive committee briefs. • Facilitate and coordinate Secretary and executive leadership processes supporting Transport’s strategic direction • Develop and draft policy, briefings and other key strategic documents for the Secretary and senior executive leadership. • Assist with research to identify reputational issues impacting Transport for NSW and the broader portfolio. • Deliver accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment. • Build strong relationships across the Transport portfolio and with Ministerial offices. • Identify opportunities and strategies for process improvements and help implement them.   For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack. About you You’re organised, proactive, and thrive in a role where precision and adaptability matter. You can think and solve problems, manage competing priorities and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll have: strong organisational, time and project management skills. • the ability to critically analyse complex information and write in plain English. • confidence working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities. • well honed skills building relationships and collaborating effectively. • confidence using systems and tools to improve efficiency. • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. • A commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and delivering quality outcomes. Who we are Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Join us Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 13 April 2026 For more information about this role, please contact SOUMAYA.BENYASSINE3@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW #LI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Senior Policy Officer will research and develop high-level policy briefs and strategic documents to support the organization's transport reform agenda. They will also facilitate executive leadership processes and build strong collaborative relationships across the transport portfolio and ministerial offices.