Senior Manager Policy

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options

Inclusion and diversity initiatives

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Manager to lead policy development across rail, freight and ports. You will guide a team of specialists, craft legislative reforms, and drive strategic initiatives aligned with NSW priorities.

You will provide trusted policy advice to senior executives, influence decisions across stakeholders, and manage complex programs from concept to implementation. The role is based in Sydney with flexible hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy development and reform in government or regulated environments.
• Strong grasp of government processes, public policy, and legislative frameworks.
• Ability to provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and influence decisions.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver policy outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop policy frameworks, legislative reforms and strategic initiatives.
• Provide trusted strategic advice to senior executives and govern across stakeholders.
• Shape rail, freight and port policy to deliver meaningful NSW outcomes.

Skills

Policy development

Legislative reform

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Government processes

Strategic advisory

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

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.

About You

• 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.

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

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.

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Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 20th September 2026

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

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