Transport and Traffic Planner

Wollondilly Shire Council; Picton; Hybrid; AUD 93.000 - 116.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Growth Learning Program

STAR Reward and Recognition

Educational Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking an experienced Transport and Traffic Planner to lead strategic transport planning across the Shire. You will develop transport strategies, investigate network challenges, identify infrastructure improvements, and provide specialist advice on large developments and government proposals.

Requirements include a tertiary qualification in transport or related field, 5+ years of experience, and a Class C licence.

Qualifikationen

• Tertiary qualification in transport, civil engineering, planning or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Class C drivers licence.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic transport plans and infrastructure programs.
• Ability to engage, negotiate and influence stakeholders to achieve coordinated infrastructure outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Lead and contribute to strategic transport planning across Wollondilly Shire.
• Develop and implement transport strategies and investigate network challenges.
• Identify and prioritise infrastructure improvements and provide specialist advice on major developments.
• Progress projects from initial investigation through to agreed outcomes.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to achieve coordinated infrastructure outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Civil engineering degree

Tools

QGIS

Aimsun

Sidra

Jobbeschreibung

• Salary commencing from $2,289.87 per week + 12% Superannuation
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport and Traffic Planner to join the Infrastructure Engineering Team. The purpose of this role is to lead and contribute to strategic transport planning across Wollondilly Shire, ensuring Council's transport network responds effectively to population growth, changing travel needs and future development. The position will develop and implement transport strategies, investigate network challenges and opportunities, identify and prioritise infrastructure improvements, and provide specialist advice on major developments and government infrastructure proposals.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in transport, civil engineering, planning or related field, with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Class C Drivers licence.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic transport plans, policies and infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate complex transport issues, develop practical solutions and progress projects from initial investigation through to agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, negotiate and influence stakeholders to achieve coordinated infrastructure outcomes.
• Demonstrated skill in using the software tools for the role, including programs such as QGIS, Aimsun, Sidra etc.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in 'Making Wollondilly even better, together'. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Your wellbeing matters – be connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Mike Nelson, Manager Infrastructure Engineering, 4677 9580.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday 23 November, 2026.

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.