Director Motorways Strategy - NSW Motorways (Perm Opportunity)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Senior Executive
Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
Job reference number: 104172
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
You are a senior transport strategy and policy leader with the credibility and judgement to shape NSW's long‑term motorway network.
Shape the future of NSW's toll road network by leading long-term strategic planning, tolling policy reform, and pricing frameworks that balance government priorities, community expectations, and evidence-based motorway operations.
In this role, you'll
Join NSW Motorways that was created as a key recommendation of the 2024 Independent Toll Review. By prioritising the needs of motorists, NSW Motorways is dedicated to delivering a safer, fairer and more integrated transport system. It is also responsible for the oversight, management and strategic coordination of the NSW tolled motorway network.
Lead NSW Motorways' long-term strategy, integrating political, economic, social, technological, and industry insights to inform strategies for the future motorway network in NSW, tolling and customer improvement reforms, assets and systems. Ensure alignment with government priorities and community expectations while driving transparency, governance, and equitable outcomes.
Provide authoritative advice grounded in data analysis, traffic modelling, and demand forecasting. Leverage tolling analytics to identify improvements, monitor progress, and enhance evidence-based planning that informs reform and operational excellence.
Build influential relationships with agencies, operators, and industry bodies to deliver integrated, customer-focused strategies. Represent NSW Motorways in policy discussions, oversee regulatory submissions, and shape outcomes reflecting governance best practice.
Navigate complex and sometimes competing stakeholder interests across government, industry and the community to shape balanced, evidence‑based outcomes.
Direct reform design and delivery to meet government commitments and performance metrics. Ensure strategic direction is understood and adopted across stakeholders, enabling integrated decision-making that serves public interest.
This is a Permanent full-time Transport Senior Service Executive TSSE1B level role, offering an attractive remuneration package.
For more information on this position and business unit, please view the role description and information pack.
About you
* Strategic transport leadership – extensive experience in transport strategy, tolling policy, or motorway planning and operations with proven ability to provide expert, evidence-based advice to senior government stakeholders
* Policy and pricing expertise – demonstrated capability in developing policy and reforms that balance operational performance, fiscal sustainability, equity, and customer outcomes
* Analytics and forecasting acumen – strong background in traffic modelling, demand analysis, and data-driven strategy development to inform forward-looking policy and operational planning
* Service design and research capability – expertise in applying political, economic, social, technological, and industry trend analysis to inform customer-focused initiatives and strategic direction
* Cross-government influence – proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships across agencies, industry, and community, driving integrated solutions and transparent policy outcomes
* Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in transport planning, economics, public policy, or related discipline
Who we are
NSW Motorways is responsible for delivering safe and reliable toll roads and toll road services for the people of NSW. 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 at 11:59 PM on Sunday 22nd February 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact GARY..NSW.GOV.AU.
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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