Senior Precinct Safety Officer

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You have strong analytical and communication skills, expertise in evidence gathering, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution, and the ability to interpret policies and functions to provide high-quality support and advice.

In this role, you'll:

Be working as part of a team delivering road safety outcomes through Safe System principles, safety investigations, stakeholder engagement and community focused programs.

This role will see you lead road safety reviews, coordinate speed zone assessments, provide safety advice, analyse customer data, respond to stakeholder enquiries, and support the delivery of behavioural safety activities across the region.

You will build safety focused solutions that improve network performance, customer outcomes and service consistency in a complex environment balancing community expectations, emerging safety issues and competing stakeholder interests.

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

This role will be based in Wollongong covering the South Coast precinct.

This role is hybrid friendly meaning flexible work options may be available.

About you

Your technical safety knowledge, analytical capability, strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to interpret complex data formed across government, transport, infrastructure or safety focused roles will see you assess emerging risks, respond effectively to safety issues, and bring evidence based advice and coordination to lead to improved community and network safety outcomes.

You’re recognised as collaborative and solutions focused, skilled at conducting safety assessments, analysing crash and network data, preparing clear advice and reports, and engaging with councils, agencies and communities, experienced in crash investigations, speed zone reviews, road safety planning and managing stakeholder relationships in high pressure or sensitive situations. 

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  Wednesday 22 July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact SHARON.CHARLES@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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