Policy Officer (Temporary Opportunity up to 19 months)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Policy Officer for a temporary opportunity at Sydney International Airport, NSW. The role covers strategic policy reform across passenger transport, taxis, rideshare, and urban policy initiatives.

You will draft briefs, papers and submissions while building strong relationships with councils and government agencies. The position is a fixed-term full-time role with a temporary duration up to 19 months, located in Sydney, NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting strategic policy reforms aligned with legislative requirements and government priorities.
• Experience engaging a diverse range of stakeholders (state government, councils, industry, community).
• Ability to provide advice to various stakeholders and work autonomously or collaboratively.
• Policy experience in land use planning or transport sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic policy and regulatory reforms related to passenger transport, point-to-point transport, e-micromobility and related urban policy initiatives.
• Draft discussion papers, Ministerial briefs, presentations and submissions.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to enable collaborative policy development with councils, state government agencies and internal Transport divisions.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Policy Officer (Temporary Opportunity up to 19 months)

Transport for NSW – Sydney International Airport NSW

Organisation/Entity:Transport For NSW

Job category:Policy

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number:111769

Employment type:Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range:$124810.0-$139787.0

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You're a critical thinker who thrives on exploring complex policy issues. Your expertise and advice could influence outcomes for the future of NSW.

In this role, you'll:

• support strategic policy and regulatory reforms, including stakeholder engagement and policy development, related to passenger transport (rail, bus, and ferry), point to point transport (taxis and hire vehicles including rideshare vehicles), Transport’s Review of the Roads Act 1993, e-micromobility shared schemes, community improvement districts and other urban policy initiatives.
• support the work of the team by helping to draft discussion papers, Ministerial briefs, presentations and submissions.
• build and maintain stakeholder relationships to facilitate collaborative policy development with councils, state government agencies and internal Transport divisions.

Please note that this is a temporary fixed term role up until May 2028.

For more information on this position and business unit, please view the role description and information pack.

About you

• You have experience supporting the development of strategic policy reforms ensuring they align with legislative requirements and government priorities.
• You have experience supporting engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as state government, councils, industry and the community, helping with engagement efforts to gather insights and drive meaningful policy initiatives.
• You are a capable communicator who can provide advice to a variety of stakeholders, and you are able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• You might have policy experience working in the land use planning or transport sectors, or other relevant experience.

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. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

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.

Flexible work options may be available.