Your expertise today will help shape how communities move tomorrow.

• Make a lasting difference by influencing major development and infrastructure projects that shape how communities connect, move and thrive.
• On-going, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangements supported
• Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369)

In this role, you will help shape the future of communities across NSW by leading expert transport engineering advice on the planning and assessment of major development and infrastructure proposals, ensuring transport outcomes are safe, connected, sustainable and designed to support growing communities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant transport engineering expertise with demonstrated experience assessing complex development and infrastructure proposals, providing practical, evidence-based advice that supports informed planning decisions.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate feasibility, constructability, operational impacts and long-term infrastructure outcomes in complex and often contested environments.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships, collaborating effectively with government agencies, councils, infrastructure providers, industry stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to translate complex technical issues into clear, balanced and defensible advice for a range of audiences.
• A commitment to community-focused outcomes, understanding how transport infrastructure and planning decisions shape safer, more connected and sustainable communities.
• Leadership capability and a continuous improvement mindset, with experience mentoring teams, strengthening technical governance and driving consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated senior-level knowledge and experience in civil engineering relevant to transport infrastructure, asset design, operations, constructability, development assessment, infrastructure planning or equivalent advisory functions.
• Eligibility for professional recognition or registration as an engineer is desirable, where relevant to the role and the department’s workforce requirements.

Read the role description for more detail:  Principal Advisor Transport Engineering

About us
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 now
Apply today with your CV and 1-page cover letter. Applications close 11:55pm 25 August 2026. 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. 

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