Senior Transport Strategy & Network Leadership

Transport for NSW

Sydney

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

27 hours ago
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Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a senior leader to provide strategic direction across Sydney’s arterial and active transport networks. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, shaping safety and performance while aligning with metropolitan plans and policy frameworks.

The role requires a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, develop robust business cases, and balance day‑to‑day operations with long‑term city‑shaping objectives. An executive presence and commercial judgment are essential.

Qualifications

  • Senior transport or infrastructure leader with a record of leading complex, multi‑modal networks and programs.
  • Experience in regulated environments with strong commercial judgement.
  • Ability to influence at executive and ministerial levels and manage long‑term planning.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior strategic and operational leadership for teams managing Sydney’s arterial and active transport networks.
  • Set direction on network performance, road safety and multi‑modal integration.
  • Develop business cases and complex project documentation; translate planning intent into outcomes.
  • Represent Transport in planning, policy and governance forums with cross‑government stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Road safety
Traffic management
Active transport
Business cases
Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in transport engineering or related

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a senior leader to provide strategic direction across Sydney’s arterial and active transport networks. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, shaping safety and performance while aligning with metropolitan plans and policy frameworks.

The role requires a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, develop robust business cases, and balance day‑to‑day operations with long‑term city‑shaping objectives. An executive presence and commercial judgment are essential.

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