Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
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Job reference number: 109124
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
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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:
Working within the Safety, Policy, Environment & Regulation (SPER) Division, as part of the Environment & Sustainability branch.
This role is about leading environmental and sustainability outcomes across major transport projects, ensuring they’re delivered responsibly and to a high standard.
You’ll work closely with teams and stakeholders to influence decisions, manage risk and compliance, and embed best practice across the project lifecycle.
It’s a hands-on leadership role where you guide your team (5) and solve complex environmental challenges as they arise.
Ultimately, you’ll help deliver infrastructure that’s sustainable, compliant, and better for communities across NSW.
The role is Full Time Fixed Term until 30/06/32 and Part Time applicants will be considered.
Your home location is Macquarie Park, but your frequent place of work will be at Burwood, where your client group is based. Some ad hoc travel with advanced notice between Kiama and Newcastle will be required.
Team office days are Tuesdays, alongside a 50% monthly office attendance requirement. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available to promote balance and productivity.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You will bring:
- Leadership experience in environmental roles within complex operational settings (e.g. transport, rail, utilities, heavy industry)
- Strong ability to influence frontline teams and manage challenging stakeholder conversations
- Resilient, with a track record driving culture change in operational environments
- Experience managing environmental risk, incidents, and compliance
- Hands-on background working with on-site, blue-collar workforces; utilities/electricity experience highly desirable
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 28th July 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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