Aboriginal Strategy Officer

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Transport for NSW seeks an Aboriginal Strategy Officer to drive culturally informed change, support research and consultations, and translate insights into practical actions. This ongoing full-time role is located in Wollongong with flexible options and in-person days, and is Aboriginal identified to strengthen work with Aboriginal communities and Closing the Gap reforms. You will assist with qualitative and quantitative research, draft briefs, coordinate meetings, and track milestones. You must be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with relevant qualifications, strong writing and stakeholder engagement. To apply, tailor your examples to policy impact, use plain language. Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 21 June 2026. For info contact [email protected].

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

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:

Help drive culturally informed change across Transport for NSW. You will support research, prepare clear documents, and assist with consultations and governance activities to turn evidence and valued insights into practical actions. You will also keep records, schedules and reporting up to date to ensure work stays on track and outcomes are culturally safe, compliant and well communicated.


The Aboriginal Strategy Officer will also be responsible for:


• Assisting with qualitative and quantitative research and basic analysis to inform papers, briefs and submissions.

• Drafting and formatting clear, plain English summaries, templates and project documents aligned to approved frameworks.

• Coordinating inputs for meetings, working groups and committees, including preparing agendas, papers, minutes and action follow ups.

• Supporting consultations with internal teams, operators and Aboriginal stakeholders, capturing and organising feedback for policy and design leads.

• Tracking milestones, risks and issues across workstreams, escalating concerns and proposing next steps to keep deliverables on schedule.

• Preparing presentations and updates that translate complex information into simple messages for decision makers.

• Modelling culturally safe, inclusive ways of working and collaborating across divisions to help turn insights into practical recommendations.



This is an ongoing full-time position located at Wollongong.


This role can be filled through remote working and can be based anywhere in New South Wales. The roles require in person attendance on particular days of the week at your local TfNSW office.
This is an Aboriginal-identified role as it involves the development and delivery of services and programs which impact or require liaison with Aboriginal people and/or communities. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at [email protected]

View the Role Description and Information Pack.

About you

You are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

You have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

You are someone with a solid understanding of Aboriginal cultures in NSW, community led ways of working, and key reform frameworks like Closing the Gap.

You are able to research, analyse and write clear, concise briefs and notes using both qualitative and quantitative evidence.

You are someone who brings strong motivation, clear and engaging storytelling, and confident presentation skills.

You’re experienced in supporting stakeholder engagement and consultations, including working with Aboriginal communities or partners.

You are a strong writer with great organisational and digital skills (such as Office/365 and document management), and you communicate in plain, accurate English with strong attention to detail.

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.