Senior Manager Policy

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Manager to lead policy development, legislative reform, and strategic initiatives across rail, freight and ports. You will guide a team of specialists, influence high-level policy decisions, and drive reforms from concept through to implementation.

The role sits in the Safety, Policy, Environment and Regulation Division, with a CBD base and flexible hybrid work. You will partner across government to deliver tangible transport outcomes for NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy development and legislative reform within government or a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of government processes and public policy development.
• Proven ability to provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and deliver policy frameworks and strategic initiatives for multi-modal freight, rail passenger policy and regulations.
• Drive policy reform programs and ensure policy outcomes align with government priorities, including decarbonisation and safety goals.
• Provide trusted strategic guidance to senior executives and manage complex policy programs end-to-end.

Skills

Policy development

Legislative reform

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Public policy

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 111248

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

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:

Work as part of the Safety, Policy, Environment and Regulation Division, you'll lead a team of specialists (x6) to develop and deliver policy frameworks, legislative reforms and strategic initiatives that support Transport for NSW's future priorities, for multi-modal freight (rail, ports and roads), rail passenger policy and regulations - influencing decisions that matter across NSW.

The team leads policy and reform initiatives that support key NSW Government priorities including decarbonisation, transport mode shift and zero road trauma through legislative, regulatory and strategic policy reform. Key priorities include implementing the Freight Policy Reform Program, changes to the Ports and Maritime Administration Regulation and Rail Reform.

As a Senior Manager you will provide trusted strategic advice trusted to senior executives, influence policy outcomes across government and drive complex policy programs from concept through to implementation, review and continuous improvement.

Ultimately, you'll play a key role in shaping rail, freight and port policy in NSW, ensuring policy and legislative reforms deliver meaningful outcomes for customers, communities and the broader transport network.

The role will be based in the CBD, alongside a 50% monthly office attendance requirement and the ability to attend the Minsters office as required. It is embedded within the team’s established ways of working and supports collaborative delivery.

Flexible hybrid work options are available to promote balance and productivity.

About you

You will possess the following experience:

• Experience leading policy development, legislative reform and complex policy programs within government or a highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of government processes, legislative frameworks and public policy development.
• Proven ability to provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and influence decision-making across stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering policy outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills, including working across government.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve complex problems and deliver outcomes within statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional 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 .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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