Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
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Job reference number: 108984
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
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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 ready to help shape our narrative. Your expertise will amplify the impact of initiatives, foster public trust and ensure our stakeholders are engaged and empowered by what we do.
In this role, you'll:
Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and innovations that will transform how people move safely across NSW. Your expertise will drive evidence-based decisions, enable innovation at scale and ensure the safe integration of future mobility solutions into our transport system.
Work with the CrashLab facility, a world class accredited testing laboratory providing a wide range of national research and commercial testing services and the NSW Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre centred on the development of new and emerging vehicle and road safety technologies.
Work within the Transport Safety division, leading a portfolio of programs focused on emerging road safety and vehicle technologies, including Connected and Automated Vehicles, Intelligent Transport Systems, and Advanced Driver Assist Technologies. You will sit at the intersection of technology, policy, research and delivery, shaping how Transport prepares for the future of mobility in NSW for people and freight.
Provide strategic leadership across a complex program landscape, ensuring strong governance, assurance, and operational readiness while delivering trusted, high-level advice that shapes policy, regulatory frameworks, and strategic road safety initiatives.
Oversee research, trials and technology assessments while driving business development opportunities, translating evidence and insights into scalable solutions that enhance safety outcomes, inform policy, and strengthen testing centre capability, efficiency and commercial growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships across government, industry and academia, influencing stakeholders at an NSW and national level to align on future mobility outcomes.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of six direct reports, as well as indirect matrix resources (as required), fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
This position is a permanent role. Your home base will be the Macquarie Park office, with hybrid working arrangements available.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
Motivated by delivering public value, advancing safety outcomes and shaping the future of mobility and transport safety in NSW, you are a strategic and forward-thinking leader with expertise in leading technology-enabled transformation, industry and research. You bring demonstrated:
Knowledge and understanding of, Connected and Automated Vehicles, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as well as other road safety technologies.
Track record in leading complex research, trials, and program implementation across government, industry, and academic stakeholders.
Expertise in governance, assurance, portfolio management, and operational readiness for technology or infrastructure programs.
Strategic leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills at senior/executive levels, with a history of promoting innovation and organisational change.
Understanding how to balance innovation with governance, and how to translate emerging technologies into real-world outcomes.
Team leadership and capability development.
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 Thursday 2 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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