Freight Strategy Advisor

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Provide high level strategic freight advice in supporting the delivery of the Freight & Ports Plan. Experience in policy / strategy writing essential

Summary about this job

Government - State

Company: Transport for NSW

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: Transport Service Grade 8 ($109,589 - $122,739)

Phone: +61-7-7805-3517

Fax: +61-2-4294-2057

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Detail information about job Freight Strategy Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Contribute to the high-profile Freights and Ports Plan for NSW
  • Permanent full-time (ongoing) position, located next to Central station
  • An understanding of the freight industry is highly desirable for this position
• Contribute to the high-profile Freights and Ports Plan for NSW
• Permanent full-time (ongoing) position, located next to Central station
• An understanding of the freight industry is highly desirable for this position

Great people come from all walks of life and at Transport for NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. 


The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Strategy Advisor to join our Freight Industry Engagement and Strategy team within Transport for NSW. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the Freight and Ports Plan. The key elements of this diverse role include project management, strategy and policy drafting, and stakeholder engagement within industry.


This position will provide high level strategic freight advice in consultation with the Associate Director Freight Strategy regarding the development and monitoring of the NSW multi-modal freight strategy of TfNSW and the NSW Government.


This unique position is a combination of policy and planning, combining strategy with practical delivery activities, such as consulting with key stakeholders, gathering strategic input, and assisting in the drafting and delivery of the strategy document as it aligns with broader NSW Government priorities.


As the Freight Strategy Advisor you will ideally have project management experience, however no official qualification in this area is required. Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills as well as experience in policy or strategy writing are also considered key areas for success.


For more information on this position, view the role description here


Essential requirements

• Project management experience
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills
• A relevant tertiary qualification or experience in a similar area


About us

Freight, Strategy and Planning division (FSP) is responsible for all strategy, planning, policy and regulation across freight, roads, public transport and all other transport modes. FSP’s remit also includes:


• Develops strategy, policy and planning for freight, public transport, maritime, active transport and roads networks.
• Manages safety and standards for Transport for NSW.
• Consolidates transport data collection, model development, modelling and customer research and surveys for continuous service improvement.


Freight Industry Branch is the expert representative and partner to Transport for NSW and the NSW government, advocating and supporting our stakeholders involved in the freight and port supply chain, along with local government and community sectors.

We are committed to providing a freight transport network that will move goods in a safe, productively efficient and environmentally sustainable manner that supports our goals for successful planning and successful community precincts. We deliver an integral plan within the Transport for NSW Future Transport 2056 Strategy. Our vision embraces and leads the challenge to remove red tape through evidence-based and stakeholder-informed feedback on policy and regulation reform, focused value for money investment initiatives, and to create valued partnerships that create pathways to invest.


Collectively we aspire to have targeted outcomes that will support the growth of the freight and port network within a challenging and aspirational community development pathway. Our purpose is “to enable the efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable movement of goods, while providing successful outcomes for communities and industry now and into the future”


Salary & Benefits

Transport Service Grade 8 ($112,329 - $125,807) plus superannuation and annual leave loading 

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here


If you are looking for an environment in which you can contribute to creating a legacy of achievement that will last for generations, and enjoy a flexible and diverse working environment which values collaboration and personal development, then we’d like to meet you.


How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a comprehensive resume and a one-page covering letter addressing:


a) How your industry knowledge will contribute to this position
b) Your experience in engaging with industry members

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here or for more information on Transport for NSW please click on link provided. 


Should you have enquiries about the role, please contact Jeremy Hands on 0434 603 040. 


If you encounter technical issues please contact I Work for NSW Support Team on 1800 562 679 (Mon-Fri) or [email protected] 


Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 22 July 2018

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