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Deliver transport modelling related direction and assist stakeholders to confidently leverage modelling as a key evidence-based decision-making tool in strategic planning, business case development, and infrastructure delivery.
This role will see you develop and provide expert advice on model assumptions, apply analytical frameworks to convert customer behaviour, survey, network, and demand data into model inputs, improve governance and testing standards, collaborate across modelling and business teams, and contribute to technology, planning and forecasting initiatives.
You will lead improvements to modelling guidelines and methodologies, assumptions, efficiencies, accuracy and forecasting outcomes in a complex and evolving transport planning environment where stakeholder needs, strategic priorities and emerging technologies continue to shape the future network.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
Your modelling, forecasting, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills formed across transport planning, modelling, forecasting, analytics, economics or related technical disciplines will see you excel in developing, testing, and refining transport models, model assumptions, and data products, to deliver reliable forecasting inputs and support evidence-based decision-making.
You’re recognised as a collaborative problem solver, skilled at identifying project needs, modelling input assumptions, scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and model outputs interpretation.
You’re an experienced operational and/or strategic modeller who leverages your expertise to identify gaps in industry best-practice and develops bespoke methodologies and tools using a range of modelling software packages, programming languages, and data analytics platforms.
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.
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
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.
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