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SalaryTransport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do - and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.
We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.
That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW - and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.
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The Team
Community and Place leads engagement with NSW regional communities and stakeholders to champion their needs and achieve integrated community outcomes. The Community Partnering team is focused on engaging with the community, industry and local council stakeholders to gain insight into their local needs, manage relationships and deliver safety and transport outcomes which suit those communities now and into the future.
The opportunity
Right now, we have a Permanent Full-Time opportunity available for a Lead Community and Safety Partner to join the Community and Place Branch in the Tamworth or New England area. Applicants from outside the Tamworth New England area may be considered, however will be required to travel regularly to the area to undertake duties such as meetings and inspections.
This role will lead partnering and engagement activities, providing assessments, advice and assist in the development and delivery of relevant transport programs across the region and act as the TfNSW representative for regional communities in NSW
Some key elements of the role include:
- Deliver and manage technical advice to internal and external stakeholders concerning safety and transport
- Collaborate with customers, communities, and key stakeholders to inform movement and place planning,
- Lead key relationships with stakeholders including councils, community groups, other government
- departments, service providers and operators to ensure community needs are met and programs are
- Provide development and leadership to the team and mentor junior staff
This position offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements, but it is a requirement of the role to undertake routine travel within the region when required.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have transport-related tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience working in a similar position. You will display a passion for road safety and possess the technical experience to apply the Safe System approach in urban and rural settings. You will have a clear focus on striving for multi-modal improvements across our region.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated experience engaging with the community and a commitment to understanding our customers' transport needs would be seen as an asset to our team.
You will have the ability to lead and mentor a team. You will have proven project management experience and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities. A familiarity operating in a State or local government environment and an understanding of road safety auditing would also be a bonus.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is Transport Grade 8 ($123,470 - $138,284) - per annum plus superannuation. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click .
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.
Applications close 11:59 PM 27th March, 2023
We're an inclusive and flexible workplace
Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.
We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible agreements and tailored hybrid options for people who live regionally. We're proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer, a Family Inclusive Workplace and winners of the 'Best Remote Work Strategy' at the Australian HR Awards 2022.
Transport is committed to creating employment and career development opportunities for Aboriginal people. These include dedicated employee networks and yarn ups, as well as career development, leadership and mentoring programs for Aboriginal people working at Transport to connect, share and learn. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at or visit page.
We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.
Please contact the Talent Specialist if you'd like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. For any enquiries, please email Kristiana Allouche at KRISTIANA.ALLOUCHE@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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