Senior Transport Planning & Modelling Lead

ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government's Policy, Planning and Built Environment Group is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director, Infrastructure Planning and Modelling within the Strategic Planning, Transport and Policy Branch.

The role provides strategic, technical and policy advice on transport planning, modelling, strategic land use planning and integrated transport outcomes to support ACT priorities, translating data into evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in transport planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, economics, geography, public policy, data analytics or related discipline are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic, technical and policy advice on transport planning, transport modelling, strategic land use planning and integrated transport outcomes to support ACT Government priorities.
• Translates transport, demographic, land use and network performance data into strategic insights, policy advice and evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers.
• Maintains and applies transport models and analytical tools to evaluate future growth scenarios, infrastructure investment options, development proposals, transport policies and strategic planning initiatives.
• The Infrastructure Planning and Modelling Team provides the evidence base for strategic planning and transport decision-making, including Canberra Strategic Transport Model and related analytical tools.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in transport planning / related discipline

Job description

The ACT Government's Policy, Planning and Built Environment Group is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director, Infrastructure Planning and Modelling within the Strategic Planning, Transport and Policy Branch.

The role provides strategic, technical and policy advice on transport planning, modelling, strategic land use planning and integrated transport outcomes to support ACT priorities, translating data into evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers.