Senior Program Specialist Urban Design

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is recruiting an Urban Design Lead based in Sydney CBD to oversee the urban design program, guide delivery, and embed design excellence across strategy, policy and projects. The role ensures consistent, high-quality urban design outcomes through cross‑agency collaboration and guidance of external design partners.

You’ll champion innovative, customer-focused urban design and multimodal environments aligned with government priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading urban design programs and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Ability to develop design requirements and governance across policy, planning and delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Architecture or Landscape Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the urban design program and project pipeline.
• Embed urban design requirements and design excellence across strategy and delivery.
• Collaborate across branches and external agencies to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Urban design leadership

Policy & planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Urban Design degree

Architecture degree

Landscape Architecture degree

Job description

Transport for NSW – Sydney International Airport NSW

You’re a proactive leader who knows that significant growth starts with small positive steps every day.

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:

Lead and manage the urban design program and project pipeline by overseeing prioritisation, resourcing, delivery monitoring and financial performance. You will embed urban design requirements, design excellence and place based outcomes across strategy, policy, planning, development and delivery activities, acting as the Urban Design Lead on programs and projects of all scales.

The role involves collaborating across the branch, Transport cluster and external agencies to ensure consistent, high quality urban design outcomes, guiding external design advisors to meet Transport objectives, and contributing to the development and continuous improvement of standards, guidelines, tools and training. You will champion design innovation and excellence, represent Urban Design in internal and external forums, and support the delivery of customer focused, community responsive and multimodal transport environments aligned with government priorities.

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

About you

You are an accomplished urban design professional with extensive experience leading programs, coordinating business functions and shaping strategy in complex, multi stakeholder environments. Your background in urban design, architecture or landscape architecture includes leading design requirements and development for complex, high profile infrastructure or public domain projects. You bring expert knowledge of urban design principles, frameworks and design excellence processes, and are highly skilled at applying these across policy, planning, development and delivery contexts.

You are recognised for providing high level strategic and technical advice, confidently managing competing stakeholder expectations and influencing outcomes at both project and program levels. You have relevant infrastructure and/or public domain experience and hold tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Architecture or Landscape Architecture.

This is a permanent role based in Sydney CBD (Elizabeth Street). The salary for this position is a Transport Grade 9 ($163,145-$182,721) per annum plus superannuation. Part time and job share arrangements will be considered.

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.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

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.