Coordinator Integrated Transport

Manningham Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Working from Home policy

Flexible work practices

Job summary

Manningham Council is seeking a Coordinator Integrated Transport to lead strategic transport initiatives from the Manningham Civic Centre. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team and maintain strong interfaces with major infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery and continuity during a critical handover period.

The role requires a tertiary transport planning qualification and demonstrated leadership, with a hybrid work arrangement and a fixed-term contract until January 2028.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in transport planning, civil engineering, planning, project management or related field with experience in complex transport projects.
• Proven leadership and people management experience; ability to support staff and maintain performance.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
• Knowledge of transport planning, policy and government processes including local government.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated transport initiatives and oversee a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Manage Council’s interface with major infrastructure projects during critical handover periods.
• Provide continuity of leadership across transport projects and strategic advocacy priorities.

Skills

Transport planning

Leadership

Delivery focus

Government processes

Stakeholder management

Written/verbal communication

Project/ program oversight

Education

Tertiary qualification in transport planning or related field

Job description

Location: Doncaster

Department: Integrated Planning

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $132,088.00 - $148,012.00

Employment type: Fixed Term Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• Temporary(fixed term) Full time, until January 2028
• Estimated start of November 2026
• Salary $132,088+ 12% Superannuation
• Based atManningham Civic Centre (Hybrid options available)

Lead strategictransport initiatives, oversee major project interfaces and guide ahigh-performing team at Manningham.

• Provideleadership and continuity across integrated transport projects and strategicadvocacy priorities.
• Lead,support and mentor a multidisciplinary team to maintain performance, deliveryand wellbeing.
• OverseeCouncil’s interface with major infrastructure projects including North EastLink Project during a critical asset handover period.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks andgalleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure thatManningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

Planning for the future is a key focus of ourwork. We ensure that Manningham maintains a high level of liveability throughmaintaining and developing community infrastructure and managing the strategicdirection of planning policies that affect properties in our region.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation tobest support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a newgame changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shapepositive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunityto take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within aculture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

This role leads integrated transport initiativesacross Manningham, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership of ahigh‑performing team. It also manages Council’s interface with majorinfrastructure projects, ensuring continuity of key projects and delivery ofhigh-quality transport outcomes and during a critical asset handover period.

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualified in transport planning, civilengineering, planning, project management (infrastructure) or a related field,with significant experience delivering complex transport projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and people managementexperience, with the ability to quickly build rapport, support staff andmaintain team performance.
• Strong organisational and delivery focus, withthe ability to manage competing priorities and ensure continuity acrossmultiple workstreams.
• Sound knowledge of transport planning, policy,and government processes (including local government), particularly in relationto major infrastructure projects.
• Well-developed stakeholder management andcommunication skills, with the ability to maintain relationships and representCouncil effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,including preparation of clear and timely reports and advice.
• Proven ability to oversee projects and programs,ensuring delivery within scope, timelines and budget.

Position Description can be viewed below or isavailable on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section: Job Vacancies

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likelyto apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise thatdifferent experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experiencedoesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited aboutthis role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Councilrecognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensureequity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applicationsfrom underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policiesand practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support variouscommunication methods when working remotely.

If yourequire any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,please advise the contact listed above in advance.

ManninghamCouncil is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be requiredto hold an Working with Children Check.

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Position Description - Coordinator Integrated Transport (August 2026).pdf