Senior Policy Officer (Temporary Opportunity up to 19 Months Temporary Opportunity)

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:

• Support strategic policy and regulatory reform work for passenger transport (rail, bus, and ferry), point to point transport (taxis and hire vehicles including rideshare vehicles), and e-micromobility shared schemes.
• Conduct jurisdictional research and analysis to identify and evaluate policy options.
• Support the drafting of regulations and legislative change through discussion papers, briefs, and submissions.
• Coordinate stakeholder feedback and developing evidence-based policy positions via desktop reviews.
• Build and maintain cross-sector relationships to facilitate collaborative policy development with Transport divisions including Safety, Policy, Environment and Regulation (SPER), Passenger, Integration and Passenger (PIP) and the Coordinator General, as well as with other NSW Government agencies.

The role leads and supports several projects in partnership with the Mobility Policy Leads on the team.

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

Please note that this is a temporary fixed term role up until February 2027.

About you

You have a strong background in developing and implementing policy reforms, ideally within the transport sector, ensuring they align with legislative requirements and government priorities. You’ll be used to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government, industry, and the community coordinating engagement efforts to gather insights and drive meaningful policy initiatives.
You understand policy development and regulatory reform and have a sound knowledge of the machinery of government and legislative frameworks. You are a capable communicator who can provide advice to a variety of stakeholders, and you are able to work autonomously and determine day to day priorities.
You’re keen to contribute and add value and be part of a collaborative team.  If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a track record of shaping effective regulatory frameworks, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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

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 Sunday 3 August 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact SOUMAYA.BENYASSINE3@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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