Rail Transport Planner

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an analytical and collaborative professional to support transport planning by conducting research, analysis and evidence-based insights across a range of projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to understand trade-offs across the transport system, support decision-making and contribute to planning outcomes that consider passenger and community needs.

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated and efficient transport system; diversity and inclusion

Job description

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You're a forward thinker who sees potential where others don't. You'll have the chance to shape and transform urban spaces, contribute to sustainable development and create vibrant, liveable communities for future generations to enjoy.

In this role, you'll:

Support the development of transport plans, preliminary concept designs and planning initiatives through research, analysis and evidence-based insights. Working across a range of projects, you will contribute to network planning by assessing customer needs, station and interchange operations, transport system interactions, and network constraints and opportunities to inform practical and implementable planning outcomes.

You will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, applying analysis and planning expertise to understand trade-offs across the transport system, support decision-making, and contribute to planning outcomes that consider passenger and community needs across networks and modes. The role provides exposure to a broad range of planning challenges and helps shape future transport outcomes for the people of NSW.

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

About you

You are an analytical and collaborative professional with experience in town planning, architecture, engineering, research, analysis or a related field. You can interpret complex information, identify key insights and communicate findings clearly to support planning and decision-making.

You are comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities, applying sound judgement and a problem-solving mindset to deliver high-quality outcomes. You enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to practical transport planning solutions.

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.

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