Manager Freight Operational Policy
Parramatta - Australia
Job Summary
You may have been part of some big projects before but this work is legacy-building.
Heres your chance to design and deliver efficient customer-focused services that also enhance accessibility sustainability and overall quality of living for more people than youve imagined.
In this role youll:
Be responsible for leading the development and implementation of risk and outcomes-based operational policies that reduce regulatory burden while enhancing safety sustainability and productivity across the freight network. This role plays a key part in delivering freight strategy ensuring regulatory compliance and improving supply chain performance across our organisation.
You will achieve this by:
- Leading the development of operational policies that are outcomes and risk-based designed to reduce red tape while supporting the safe sustainable and productive movement of freight across the network.
- Fostering strong partnerships with transport agencies industry stakeholders and other jurisdictions to collaboratively identify challenges and develop harmonised policy approaches that improve national consistency and support a more efficient freight network.
- Providing advice to delivery teams on the design and implementation of innovative end-to-end policy solutions that integrate seamlessly into business and operational processes ensuring freight considerations are embedded early and effectively in decision-making
For more information on this position and business unit view the role description and information pack.
This is a permanent opportunity. The role is a statewide hybrid role and the location will be based on the candidate.
About you
This role will require:
Significant ability to develop and implement policies that are risk-based outcomes-driven and aligned with regulatory best practice.
Demonstrated experience working with industry government agencies and cross-jurisdictional partners to deliver harmonised and practical policy solutions.
Excellent analytical and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop high-quality policy advice briefings and evaluation frameworks.
Strategic innovative approaches to solving complex problems that suit a range of competing stakeholder priorities.
Experience in implementing structure change management processes.
Skill in developing performance frameworks to monitor policy outcomes with a strong understanding of continuous improvement and evidence-based evaluation
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 youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives visit Transport careers.
Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 22 July 2026
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Required Experience:
Manager