Urban Design Program Lead — Transform Public Spaces

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 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.