Safety Research & Evaluation Specialist

You can create a unique and lasting impact on our people.

You’re ready to play an essential role behind the scenes by providing vital support, ensuring seamless project execution, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead the design, planning and delivery of complex program evaluations from inception through to completion.
• Develop fit-for-purpose evaluation frameworks, methodologies and measurement plans to assess the effectiveness of road safety programs.
• Analyse and interpret complex datasets, including crash and road safety data, to identify trends, outcomes and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate technical findings into clear, practical recommendations that inform policy and program decisions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure evaluation findings are implemented and embedded into future programs and initiatives.
• Provide specialist evaluation expertise and advice across a range of road safety projects.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders and decision-makers.

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

About you

You are an experienced evaluation professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for improving road safety outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end program evaluations, from design and scoping through to analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies and frameworks, with the ability to select approaches that are fit-for-purpose.
• Advanced analytical skills, including experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Experience analysing crash data and applying insights to road safety programs and initiatives.
• The ability to communicate complex findings clearly and influence stakeholders through evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience supporting teams to apply evaluation findings in practice.

Highly regarded:

• Experience evaluating road safety programs and behavioural change initiatives.
• Experience working within a road safety policy, research or evaluation environment.

Why Join us?

This is a unique opportunity to apply your evaluation expertise to meaningful work that directly contributes to safer roads and communities across NSW.

Transport for NSW is seeking a highly skilled Senior Safety Research & Evaluation Specialist to lead the evaluation of significant road safety programs and initiatives. This specialist role will focus on designing and delivering end-to-end program evaluations that help inform policy, investment and future road safety strategies across NSW.

Working within Transport Safety, you'll manage complex evaluation projects from planning and scoping through to analysis, reporting and implementation of findings. You'll play a critical role in ensuring safety programs deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.

Part-time (2 days per week) | Fixed-term contract | Flexible working arrangements available.

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

Apply today 

Applications close 11:59 PM, Friday 23rd October 2026

For more information about this role, please contact JENNIFER.FOGARTY@TRANSPORT.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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