Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302
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Job reference number: 111042
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0
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You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network.
In this role, you'll:
Work as part of our Newcastle based Roads and Maritime Operations team delivering high‑quality environmental impact assessment, environmental management and sustainability outcomes across Transport for NSW projects, programs and operations, including the construction, maintenance and operation of roads, bridges and maritime assets across the Hunter and Central Coast.
Provide expert advice, identify and manage environmental risks, support compliance with legislation, and contribute to strategies that improve environmental and sustainability performance.
You will lead and influence the application of best‑practice environmental processes and new ways of improving performance in a complex, deadline‑driven and high‑impact operating environment.
This role is based at Newcastle and will require travel to conduct onsite inspections across the Hunter and Central Coast region.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
- Your strong environmental management capability, analytical skills and stakeholder engagement experience, gained across environmental, sustainability, planning, engineering, construction, infrastructure or asset management sectors, will enable you to navigate competing priorities, deliver high-quality advice, and support multidisciplinary teams responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of roads, bridges and maritime assets.
- You're recognised as a proactive collaborator, skilled at interpreting environmental legislation, assessing environmental impacts, identifying and managing risks, and guiding project and maintenance teams to achieve compliance and sustainability objectives.
- You are experienced in applying environmental and sustainability frameworks, undertaking inspections and audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that support the safe, sustainable and responsible delivery and maintenance of transport infrastructure assets across NSW.
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 Tuesday 8 September 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
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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