Network Planner / Scheduler | Transit System NSW
New South Wales
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
At Transit Systems NSW, network planning is about more than designing routes—it's about creating smarter, safer, and more reliable public transport services that connect communities and improve the customer journey.
We're looking for an analytical and forward-thinking Network Planner to join our Service Planning team. In this role, you'll use data, technology, and operational insights to design and optimise bus services that meet customer demand while supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.
If you're passionate about transport planning, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a real impact on how people travel across NSW, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Network Planner, you'll help design, evaluate, and improve bus services across our network, ensuring services remain efficient, customer-focused, and operationally effective.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining bus network plans, service timetables, and operational schedules
- Planning and maintaining dedicated school bus services and associated network data
- Analysing patronage, running times, on-time performance, GPS data, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Supporting route design, service frequency reviews, and network optimisation initiatives
- Using planning software and modelling tools to assess service scenarios and recommend improvements
- Monitoring network performance and recommending timetable and service adjustments
- Supporting planning for major events, disruptions, and seasonal service changes
- Preparing reports, dashboards, and recommendations for internal stakeholders
- Working closely with Operations, Depot teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders to develop practical service solutions
- Maintaining accurate planning documentation, network data, and service records
- Supporting compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements
