Principal Motorway Planner

About the role

Transport for NSW is recruiting a Principal Motorway Planner to lead the technical, analytical and strategic work behind major motorway initiatives across NSW. Working in a collaborative matrix environment, the planner integrates network performance, freight priorities, land use planning, safety considerations and future infrastructure needs into evidence-based planning solutions. The role is based in Milsons Point, NSW.

Key responsibilities

• Lead motorway and corridor planning, giving specialist analysis, technical advice and planning expertise to support strategic transport outcomes.
• Identify, assess and protect future motorway corridors, integrating them with land use planning, network resilience and long-term infrastructure needs.
• Advise on motorway design principles, access management and concession frameworks to inform planning decisions and investment priorities.
• Analyse network performance, safety outcomes and demand forecasts to find upgrade opportunities and infrastructure needs.
• Work with planning, freight, safety and network operations teams to deliver integrated, customer-focused outcomes.
• Build relationships with government agencies, local councils, concession partners and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare specialist input for strategic planning reports, business cases, investment proposals and statutory planning documentation.
• Represent the Road Network team in technical forums and cross-agency discussions.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in motorway planning, corridor planning, road network planning or related infrastructure planning.
• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with concession partners, infrastructure agencies or local government on motorway planning or corridor protection is highly regarded.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment, with strong project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of motorway design principles, access management and road network planning methods.
• Proven ability to analyse complex data, assess network performance and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Clear communication and written documentation skills, and stakeholder engagement across government, industry and multidisciplinary teams.

The advertised salary range is $163,145 to $182,721. Flexible work options may be available. Applications close 11:59 PM on Tuesday 24 November 2026.