Lead Strategic Model Developer

6 days ago


Macquarie Park NSW, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Lead Strategic Model Developer

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 102228

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.

In this role, you'll:

Join the high performing Model Development Team on a fixed-term basis till end of June 2026 with a posibility for extension.

Drive the evolution of transport and freight models that inform strategic planning and decision making across TfNSW.

Lead the design, refinement, and enhancement of modelling tools to ensure they are adaptable, data-driven, and future-focused.

Provide technical direction and guidance to the team, fostering innovation and best practice in model development.

Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and ensure modelling outputs are transparent, accurate, and fit for purpose.

Keep ahead of global and local trends to shape the next generation of forecasting capability.

Communicate complex insights in a clear and practical way to support evidence-based strategies and policy.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Strong background in transport and traffic planning, with a solid grasp of contemporary policy issues and their implications for modelling and forecasting.

Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and enhancing large-scale strategic transport and freight models.

Advanced proficiency in key modelling tools and programming, particularly EMME and Python, with the ability to integrate data science methods where relevant.

Proven ability to translate complex modelling outputs into clear insights that support evidence-based planning and decision making.

Track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders, balancing technical depth with clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.

Forward-looking mindset, keeping pace with emerging modelling practices and global innovations to continuously improve capability.

Who we are

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday, 12th October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JACKIE..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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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