Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You've been looking for an opportunity to influence policies, initiatives, and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people.

In this role, you'll:

You will be working as part of the Planning and Environment team sitting within Property, Planning and Environment, within the Legal and Governance branch in our Secretary’s Division.

This role will see you manage a diverse range of planning and environment matters, including to work as part of a legal team to assist in the provision of legal support on relevant areas of law to support the business and operations of Transport for NSW, TAM, Sydney Trains and NSW Trains You will also be managing the end-to-end progress of all planning and environmental law matters.

Reporting to the Director Legal, Property, Planning & Environment, you will be a Senior Manager in the team providing solutions focussed independent advice to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.

This permanent opportunity is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location of Elizabeth Street, Sydney with remote days.

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 258.

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

You are a seasoned lawyer who holds a practising certificate in NSW. You will have a minimum of 8 years post qualifications experience, in environment and planning law, compulsory acquisition of land, dealing with contaminated land and native title including in relation to the following legislation: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Roads Act 1993, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, Native Title Act 1993, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, and Heritage Act 1977.

You are an experienced planning & environment lawyer with advanced written and verbal communication skills, able to convey legal concepts clearly and succinctly.

You will have experience handling complex matters with multiple stakeholders.

You will be an experienced drafter, negotiator and communicator working closely with clients to drive practical and commercially focussed outcomes.

You are a resourceful person with a proactive working style, who is able to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will have a passion for environment and planning law and enjoy working on a diverse range of matters.

You will also enjoy working and collaborating as part of a hardworking and friendly team, including mentoring and developing junior lawyers of the team.

This role will primarily have you managing matters in the Land and Environment Court and NSW Supreme Court in accordance with the NSW Model Litigant Policy.

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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

Applications close 11:59 PM Friday 15 May 2026

For more information about this role, please contact CIARAN.MARTIN@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<