Senior Operational Transport Forecaster (Temporary Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity until 28/02/28)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a skilled Transport Modeller to join our Projects team in Macquarie Park. This fixed-term, full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements and focuses on evaluating the transport network impacts of oversize overmass movements for renewable energy zones.

You’ll develop and update micro models, run multiple scenarios, deliver robust network analyses, and provide evidence‑based recommendations to inform planning and customer outcomes using AIMSUN and Python.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Recognised as a transport modelling specialist with modelling interpretation skills.
• Experience in operational forecasting and stakeholder collaboration to support project objectives.
• Experience using AIMSUN and Python or other coding languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update micro models and run scenarios to assess transport impacts of oversize overmass movements.
• Develop operational forecasts and models to inform future planning and project needs.
• Deliver robust network, route and intersection analysis and model assurance.
• Interpret outputs and provide evidence-based recommendations to inform planning and customer outcomes.

Skills

Transport modelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

AIMSUN

Python

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 112046

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0

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

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.

In this role, you'll:

• Develop and update micro models and run multiple scenarios to assess the transport network impacts of oversize overmass vehicle movements associated with renewable energy zones.
• Develop operational transport forecasts and traffic, meso and micro models to inform future planning and meet specific project needs.
• Deliver robust network, route and intersection analysis and model assurance in a complex, multi-modal transport environment.
• Interpret modelling outputs and provide evidence-based recommendations to support informed planning, project and customer outcomes.

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

About You

• You have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• You’re recognised as a transport modelling specialist, skilled at developing operational and traffic models and critically interpreting modelling outputs.
• You bring experience in operational transport forecasting and stakeholder collaboration to deliver accurate, defensible modelling outcomes aligned with project objectives.
• You bring strong experience using AIMSUN and Python or other coding languages.

Location

This role must be based from the advertised location with hybrid working arrangements.

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

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 25 October, 2026.

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

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

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