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About the Role

This role focuses on creating impactful outcomes for the people of NSW by driving evidence-based decision-making to optimize systems and efficiency for both the business and its customers. It involves data and research with visible impact.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team delivering data and innovation projects to help the Active Transport, Design and Activation Branch achieve stronger outcomes for communities using technology solutions and data insights.
Help the branch identify opportunities for innovative thinking and novel problem-solving.
Coordinate and support projects in collaboration with others in Transport to secure new data, apply data insights and new technologies, quantify benefits, pilot and evaluate emerging approaches, and integrate innovation into organizational practice.
Support innovation and data-driven initiatives that embed new approaches and improve outcomes in a complex, fast-paced environment with varied capability, competing priorities, and collaborative partnerships.
Take ownership of projects from initiation through delivery, defining scope, establishing ways of working, coordinating stakeholders, and driving outcomes in evolving or undefined areas.
Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to shape and establish new projects, providing structure, momentum, and practical solutions for successful implementation and long-term adoption.
Support senior leaders and project sponsors to progress strategic programs, maintain delivery focus, manage competing priorities, and ensure projects achieve intended outcomes.

Requirements

Bring fresh thinking and excitement for improving outcomes for NSW communities using technology and data solutions.
Possess project coordination, analytical, and innovation support skills gained from working in large or complex organizations.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, support adoption of data-driven approaches, and contribute to practical improvements in program delivery and outcomes.
Comfortable working in ambiguity and creating structure where it doesn't exist.
Confident in navigating undefined or evolving environments, taking ownership of projects from concept to completion, and collaborating to turn ideas into practical, deliverable outcomes.
Recognized as organized and adaptable, skilled in supporting projects through documentation, reporting, risk tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
Experienced in data analysis, evaluation, innovation initiatives, and applying emerging trends to real-world program challenges.
Strong project delivery focus with the ability to build momentum, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and keep initiatives moving forward.
Confident in supporting senior leaders and working across teams to establish new projects, solve complex challenges, and deliver outcomes that create lasting value for communities across NSW.

Skills

Data analysis
Project coordination
Innovation support
Analytical skills
Stakeholder engagement
Risk tracking
Reporting
Documentation

Location

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-level

Benefits

Flexible work options may be available

About the Company

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system, connecting people, communities, and industry every day.
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.

Equal Opportunity

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.