National Director, Bus Operations & Planning

AtkinsRéalis; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities outside of a

Performance driven discretionary bonus

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Australia is seeking a Technical Director for Bus Operations & Planning to provide strategic direction across planning, operations, and infrastructure projects for public transport networks. You will lead bids, engage with government agencies, operators, and project teams to deliver reliable, customer-focused solutions.

This national leadership role offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to shape multimodal transport systems across Australia while mentoring a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in public transport planning, operations or advisory.
• Strong expertise in bus systems, BRT, or multimodal transport networks.
• Proven experience in bus network operations and business cases, strategic planning and client leadership.
• Experience with major event/public transport planning (e.g. Olympics, large venues).
• Knowledge of Australian transport agencies and regulatory environment.
• Exposure to international transit systems or advisory projects.
• Degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of AtkinsRéalis' capability across Australia, leading strategic leadership, business development and technical excellence.
• Provide technical leadership across bus network planning, operations, ConOps development, fleet and depot strategy, and major event transport operations.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of specialists and foster innovation in zero-emission fleet transitions and digital planning tools.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Australia is seeking a Technical Director for Bus Operations & Planning to provide strategic direction across planning, operations, and infrastructure projects for public transport networks. You will lead bids, engage with government agencies, operators, and project teams to deliver reliable, customer-focused solutions.

This national leadership role offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to shape multimodal transport systems across Australia while mentoring a