Operational Policy Advisor

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

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:

be working as part of a brand-new team to establish a Bus Regulatory Transformation Program. 

Led by the Regulatory Transformation branch, the Operational Policy Advisor will be responsible for developing, reviewing and analysing operational procedures, standards and guidelines relating to vehicle safety in alignment with delivery of recommendations assigned by the Bus Taskforce.

The Operational Policy Advisor will evaluate issues, assess operational requirements and make sound recommendations concerning policy and procedures that reflect Public Sector Guidelines.

By collaborating with colleagues across SPER (Safety, Policy, Environment and Policy), Operational stakeholders at Transport, and the industry, you will play a pivotal role in being a part of a program of works that supports large scale regulatory transformation.

Please note that this is a temporary fixed term role up until 17/02/2027.

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

About you

Your relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in working with legislation and developing regulatory policy will see you succeed in this role.
You are someone who is familiar with heavy vehicle operations in the transport engineering space. 
You will also have strong writing skills and highly developed communication skills as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is key to the role.
You will be a ‘people person’ who is skilled at articulating technical language to multiple stakeholders, internal and external working groups and committees who are at varied organisational levels.
You understand the political nature and sensitivities of program management and delivery and are well-versed in managing expectations and knowing when to flag risks that need escalating.
You will be able to multi-task and prioritise your work to deliver with competing deadlines and can operate autonomously.
You are someone who can demonstrate accountability, decision making and leadership.

If you enjoy being involved in business transformation initiatives, you’re motivated by being able to problem solve and come to solutions in collaboration with colleagues, and energised by more strategic work and adopting a whole of division / whole of Transport perspective, we’d love to see your expression of interest for this opportunity.

This team is currently enjoying a hybrid way of working in line with Transport's policies for workplace presence.  The base office located at 231 Elizabeth St Sydney.

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 19th June 2025.

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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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