ANSTO

Data & Innovation Specialist

ANSTO  •  Sydney, AU (Hybrid)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.

In this role, you'll:

  • be working as part of a team delivering data and innovation projects that help the Active Transport, Design and Activation Branch deliver stronger outcomes for our communities using technology solutions, and data insights.

Work with stakeholders to identify and define complex problems, translate emerging needs and opportunities into innovative projects, and navigate uncertainty to deliver practical outcomes through research, testing, iteration and collaboration.

This is not a traditional data analyst role; success requires curiosity, adaptability, strong stakeholder engagement and comfort working through ambiguity to find solutions.

  • coordinate and manage projects in collaboration with others in Transport to secure new data for the branch, apply data insights and new technologies, quantify benefits, pilot and evaluate emerging approaches, and integrate innovation into organisational practice.
  • lead innovation and data driven initiatives that embed new approaches and improve outcomes in a complex, fast paced environment with varied capability, competing priorities and collaborative partnerships.

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

About you

Your experience in project delivery, innovation, evaluation and the application of data and technology will see you lead initiatives that address complex challenges and improve outcomes for communities across NSW.

You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable defining problems before solutions are known, and can engage stakeholders to understand user needs, design and facilitate workshops, and guide ideas from concept through to implementation. You bring curiosity, adaptability and a practical mindset to testing new approaches and delivering outcomes in complex environments.

You are recognised as a future-focused and collaborative professional with experience delivering innovation, technology or data-enabled projects, leading workstreams, managing stakeholders and translating insights into action.

Experience in active transport, e-micromobility, placemaking, vibrancy, urban design or related policy environments will be highly regarded.

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

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM 30th September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact SALLY.MCDONALD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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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ANSTO

About ANSTO

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.

More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.

ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.

As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.

On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lucas Heights, AU
Year Founded
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