Senior Transport Strategy Engineer

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Gym membership – Fitness Passport

Welcome Experience

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Annual awards ceremony

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strategic transport planning

Transport network planning

Infrastructure investment planning

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership

Job description

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.