You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.
You're a critical thinker who thrives on exploring complex policy issues. Your expertise and advice could influence outcomes for the future of NSW.
In this role, you'll:
You will be working as part of a cross-divisional team delivering strategic policy leadership and oversight to establish the organisation’s policy in relation to automated decision making and lead the policy input to support the delivery of RegStar – a regulatory system transformation.
This role will see you drive the development of innovative policy responses and solutions to ensure regulatory transformation with appropriate safeguards, providing strategic advice that shapes the future of transport in NSW.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack
About you
You will lead integration and alignment of policy priorities, foster collaboration, and influence decision-making in a fast-paced, high-profile environment where competing interests and rapid change are the norm. You will be based in the Transport Policy team but working closely with the Regulatory Transformation team delivering RegStar to ensure our policy and regulatory settings are aligned with our new systems and approaches.
Your critical thinking, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, formed across policy development, government, regulatory or strategic advisory roles, will see you excel in delivering high-quality advice under pressure, overcoming challenges in a complex operating environment, and bringing strategic oversight to legislative and regulatory frameworks to support delivery and achieve improved transport outcomes.
You're recognised as a trusted strategic advisor, skilled at negotiating and influencing diverse stakeholders, experienced in leading policy initiatives, managing complex projects, and translating technical issues into clear, actionable strategies for senior executives and ministers.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
J oin 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 Thursday 28th May 2026
For more information about this role, please contact AMBER.TRAVERS@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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