Senior Transport Engineer Strategic

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; Híbrido; AUD 112.000 - 126.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Gym membership – Fitness Passport

Welcome Experience

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Annual awards ceremony

Descripción de la vacante

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council seeks a Senior Transport Engineer (Strategic) to lead long-term transport planning, ensuring an integrated, safe and sustainable network for the community.

The role translates the Integrated Transport Plan into evidence-based strategies and investment priorities, collaborating with government agencies, stakeholders and the community. Requires extensive civil engineering planning experience and NSW/Australian transport knowledge.

Formación

• Degree in Civil Engineering and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership
• Significant experience in strategic transport planning and infrastructure investment planning
• Knowledge of Australian and NSW transport legislation, standards and frameworks
• Experience developing transport strategies and prioritisation frameworks
• Ability to provide strategic advice to government agencies and senior decision-makers
• Current Class C drivers' licence
• White Card (Construction Induction) before commencement

Responsabilidades

• Lead the implementation and improvement of Council's Integrated Transport Plan
• Develop integrated transport strategies, policies and action plans
• Plan long-term network needs through corridor planning, modelling and growth forecasts
• Develop evidence-based infrastructure priorities and long-term programs
• Provide strategic leadership and advisory on transport planning and road safety
• Build partnerships and develop business cases and funding strategies

Conocimientos

Strategic transport planning

Transport network planning

Infrastructure investment planning

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory

Leadership

Educación

Degree in Civil Engineering

Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership

Descripción del empleo

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we worktogether to achieve positive outcomes for our Community. To help us achievethis we are seeking a Senior Transport Engineer (Strategic) to lead thelong-term planning of an integrated, safe, accessible and sustainable transportnetwork. The role will translate Council's Integrated Transport Plan intoevidence-based strategies, priorities and infrastructure investmentrecommendations that respond to population growth, changing travel needs andcommunity expectations.

Working across engineering, transport and land-use planning,the role will identify future network needs, guide transport policy andstrategic investigations, and collaborate with government agencies,stakeholders and the community to support practical and deliverable transportoutcomes for all road and transport users.

The successful applicant must have significant recentexperience with overseeing civil engineering planning for large transportnetworks. The Successful applicant will have:

• Degreein Civil Engineering (or other engineering discipline recognised forprofessional membership of Engineers Australia) and eligibility formembership of Engineers Australia.
• Significantexperience in strategic transport planning, transport network planning andinfrastructure investment planning for complex transport networks.
• Demonstratedknowledge and experience applying relevant Australian and NSW legislation,standards, policies and frameworks relating to transport planning, trafficengineering, road safety and infrastructure planning.
• Demonstratedexperience developing transport strategies, infrastructure investmentplans and prioritisation frameworks that inform long-term planning,financial decision-making and service delivery outcomes.
• Demonstratedability to provide strategic advice and engage effectively with governmentagencies, stakeholders and senior decision-makers on complex transport andinfrastructure matters.
• Acurrent Class C drivers' licence.
• GeneralConstruction Induction (White Card) hold or obtain prior to commencement.

On a typical day, this role will:

• Leadthe implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Council'sIntegrated Transport Plan and strategic transport planning framework,aligned with local, regional and state priorities.
• Developintegrated transport strategies, policies and action plans that support asafe, connected, accessible, resilient and sustainable network, applyingMovement and Place, Healthy Streets, Safe System and people-centredplanning principles.
• Planfor long-term network needs through corridor planning, transportmodelling, capacity and performance analysis, and integration withland-use planning, growth forecasts and future mobility trends.
• Developevidence-based infrastructure investment priorities and long-term programsusing asset condition, network performance, risk, levels of service andlifecycle data to inform Council's asset, delivery and financial planning.
• Providestrategic leadership and specialist advice on transport planning, trafficengineering, road safety, major developments and complex network issues,translating technical evidence into clear and practical recommendations.
• Buildeffective partnerships with government agencies, transport operators andinternal stakeholders, and develop business cases, grant submissions andfunding strategies that translate Council's transport priorities intofunded and deliverable outcomes.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week

Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $112,296.82 to$125,694.47 depending on skills and experience

This role also qualifies for a Leaseback or Vehicleallowance and 3.5% Civil Liabilities allowance.

• Flexiblework arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discountedgym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Candidatesrelocating to the region have access to The Welcome Experience
• Annualsalary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 plus annualsalary review
• Longservice leave after 5 years
• Generousemployee assistance program
• Salarypackaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staffachievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. Weboast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks,playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and agenuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing,camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity orhave any questions about the role, please contact Mark Edenborough, ManagerEngineering Planning and Design on 02 6581 8***.

Applications Close: Sunday 15 November 2026 11:30pm

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, webelieve that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating aworkplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feelswelcome, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications frompeople of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguisticallydiverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitmentprocess or in the workplace, please contact us at ****@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.We'rehere to support you every step of the way.

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool oreligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12months.

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