Principal Advisor Transport and Traffic

• Bring your transport and traffic expertise to a team that influences major planning decisions and delivers lasting community outcomes
• On-going, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) 
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported 
• Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369) 

Join the Development Coordination Authority and use your transport and traffic expertise to help shape some of NSW’s most significant development and infrastructure projects. This is an integral role in the Transport Advisory team, part of the newly established Development Coordination Authority. 

Working alongside passionate planning professionals, you’ll provide trusted advice that influences how communities grow, balancing transport performance, safety and accessibility while turning complex analysis into practical solutions. 

From major developments to strategic planning initiatives, you’ll lead high-quality assessments, guide key decisions and help create better-connected places for the people of NSW. 

Read the role description for more detail: Principal Advisor Transport and Traffic

• Advanced knowledge of transport planning and traffic engineering principles relevant to development assessment, including traffic impact assessment, network performance analysis and multi-modal transport integration

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and interpreting transport modelling outputs and methodologies, including intersection and strategic modelling approaches. 

• Strong understanding of the NSW planning and assessment system, including DA, SSD, SSI, planning proposals and State Significant Rezoning processes. 

• Demonstrated experience assessing impacts on transport network performance, safety, capacity and accessibility, and identifying infrastructure constraints and upgrade requirements. 

• Proven ability to identify and manage interfaces with TfNSW and other infrastructure agencies, including State network impacts and statutory considerations. 

• Experience translating complex technical analysis into clear, defensible and practical planning advice for decision-makers. 

• Leadership capability and a continuous improvement mindset, with experience mentoring teams, strengthening technical governance and driving consistent, high-quality service delivery. 

• Tertiary qualification in transport planning, civil engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. 

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in applying modelling, analytical and advisory expertise to complex planning, development and infrastructure proposals. 

• Eligibility for professional recognition or registration as an engineer is desirable, where relevant to the role and the department’s workforce requirements.  

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.  

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.  

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications close, Thursday 27 August 2026 at 11.55pm. For more information contact Neill Miller,  neill.miller@dphi.nsw.gov.au,

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. 

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. 

Please note to be eligible for all on-going roles within the Department to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident. 

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.