Senior Transport Planner

City of Newcastle, Australia; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work

4 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Novated lease options

Training & development

Job summary

City of Newcastle in Australia is seeking a Senior Transport Planner – Active Transport to lead the planning and development of walking, cycling and micromobility networks across Newcastle. You will conduct feasibility studies, business cases, technical investigations and stakeholder engagement to deliver practical projects and funding opportunities, shaping a safer, more connected city.

This 35-hour week offers flexible/hybrid work, generous leave provisions and career development within CN’s

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility assessments, business cases and technical investigations for active transport projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate strategies into practical programs and funding opportunities.
• Provide trusted advice to shape safe, connected and sustainable transport choices.

Job description

• Help shape a safer, more connected and accessible Newcastle.
• Permanent Full-time opportunity
• 35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements

City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Transport Planner – Active Transport to lead the planning and development of walking, cycling and micromobility networks across Newcastle.

As City of Newcastle’s principal active transport specialist, you will turn strategic transport objectives into practical programs, priority projects and funding opportunities.

As the Senior Transport Planner you will lead feasibility assessments, business cases, technical investigations and stakeholder engagement, providing trusted advice that helps create safe, connected and sustainable transport choices for our community.

Through your work, you’ll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.

You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.

Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.

You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.

Whether we’re planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it’s what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most.

And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.

Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.

You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.

With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.

With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.

Why join CN?

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape.

• 35-working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Don’t just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Remuneration: $128,610.10 + CLA $4,501.35 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.