Senior Active Transport Planner — Shape Newcastle

City Of Newcastle, Australia; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking an experienced Transport Planner/Traffic Engineer (5–10 years) to join our NSW ITM Practice, based in Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra.

Work on TIAs, strategic transport planning, and advisory projects for major developments. This hands-on role offers direct client exposure and pathways to senior leadership.

You will learn from leaders with extensive experience, mentoring others and accelerating your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in transport planning/traffic engineering.
• Strong track record preparing and reviewing Transport Impact Assessments.
• Sound technical judgement with data, modelling outputs, and policy frameworks.
• Experience leading project delivery.
• Clear written and verbal communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Transport Impact Assessments for complex projects.
• Contribute to strategic transport planning and multimodal studies.
• Support or manage projects end-to-end, including scope, programme, budget and risk.
• Engage with clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and help win work.

Skills

TIA experience

Client engagement

Data & modelling

Written & verbal communication

Mentoring

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in transport planning/traffic engineering

Job description

Transport Planner/Traffic Engineer Mid to Senior Level – Integrated Transport & Mobility (can be based from either our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices)

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

The role

Our NSW & ACT Integrated Transport and Mobility (ITM) Practice is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Transport Planner/ traffic engineer (5–10 years experience) to join our team where you can work from either our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices.

You will work on a mix of Transport Impact Assessments (TIA), strategic transport planning, and transport advisory projects for major developments and infrastructure. This is a hands‑on role with direct client exposure, and clear pathways to senior and leadership opportunities.

As part of our team, you'll work directly alongside recognised industry leaders, each bringing more than two decades of experience delivering some of Australia's most significant transport and infrastructure projects. This close mentorship and day‑to‑day exposure to senior practitioners provides a unique opportunity to accelerate your technical capability, broaden your industry knowledge, and fast‑track your professional growth.

You will:

• Lead and deliver Transport Impact Assessments for complex development and infrastructure projects
• Contribute to strategic transport planning, active transport, and multimodal access studies
• Support or manage projects end‑to‑end, including scope, programme, budget, and risk
• Engage directly with clients, approval authorities, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Aurecon
• Contribute to winning work and growing trusted client relationships

What we’re looking for

• A relevant tertiary qualification with 5–10 years’ experience in transport planning/ traffic engineering
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing Transport Impact Assessments
• Sound technical judgement and confidence working with data, modelling outputs, and policy frameworks
• Experience supporting or leading project delivery
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring others

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

You will also benefit from dedicated mentorship, technical coaching, and tailored development to help you achieve EA Chartered status and National Engineering Register (NER) recognition.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part‑time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.