Transport Planner

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Transport Planner based in Milsons Point to help develop transport planning guidance and tools. You will support projects shaping NSW's transport future and deliver better outcomes for customers and communities.

Working in the Technical Guidance and Frameworks team, you will conduct research, prepare technical advice, and collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex planning data into practical resources.

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to transport planning, infrastructure, policy, consulting or public-sector projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with data and spatial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting project scoping, planning and delivery, including developing transport planning guidance.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured reports and technical documents.
• Confidence working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders across government or industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise day-to-day work and adapt to changing priorities.
• Solid foundation in transport planning principles with relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Curious, proactive and motivated to support industry-leading transport planning practice.

Responsibilities

• Join the Transport Planning branch to help develop guidance, frameworks and tools such as the Guide to Transport Impact Assessment, Design of Roads and Streets and Transport Access Indicators.
• Support projects that shape the future of the transport system and deliver better outcomes for customers and communities across NSW.
• Contribute to development and improvement of transport planning guidance, frameworks and planning tools.
• Undertake research and analysis, prepare clear technical advice and documentation, and work with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Support updates to existing guidance and development of new products, contribute to project scoping and delivery, and translate complex information into practical resources.
• Contribute to innovative and data-informed approaches that strengthen integration of transport and land use planning.
• Work across different subject areas, manage competing priorities and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Spatial analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project scoping

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in planning/engineering

Job description

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Transport Planner

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Planning

Job location: Milsons Point, NSW, AU, 2061

Job reference number: 106956

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $124810.0-$139787.0

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In this role, you'll:

Join the Transport Planning branch as a Transport Planner to help develop important transport planning technical guidance, frameworks and tools such as the Guide to Transport Impact Assessment, Design of Roads and Streets and Transport Access Indicators. You will support projects that help shape the future of the transport system and deliver better outcomes for customers and communities across NSW.

Working within the Technical Guidance and Frameworks team, you will contribute to the development and improvement of transport planning guidance, strategic frameworks and planning tools. You will undertake research and analysis, prepare clear technical advice and documentation, and work collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders across Transport.

You will support updates to existing guidance and the development of new products, contribute to project scoping and delivery, and help translate complex transport planning information into practical resources for practitioners. You will also have opportunities to contribute to innovative and data-informed approaches that strengthen the integration of transport and land use planning.

The role will suit someone who enjoys working across different subject areas, can manage competing priorities and is comfortable contributing to multidisciplinary projects in an evolving policy and planning environment.

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

This is a permanent position based in Milsons Point, NSW.

About you

• Experience contributing to transport planning, infrastructure, policy, consulting or public-sector projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience analysing data and spatial information, undertaking research and interpreting information to inform evidence-based planning outcomes.
• Experience supporting project scoping, planning and delivery, including interpreting, developing and refining transport planning guidance, frameworks and methodologies.
• The ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured reports, briefs, technical documents and other planning deliverables.
• Confidence working collaboratively with subject matter experts, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across government or industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or complex information clearly to different audiences.
• The ability to organise your day-to-day work, respond flexibly to changing priorities and escal...
• A solid foundation in transport planning principles, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in planning, engineering or a related discipline.
• Curious, proactive and motivated to support industry leading transport planning practice.

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.

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday, 28 October 2026

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

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