Transport Asset Planner

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local council in Queensland is seeking a motivated professional for the role of Transport Asset Planner. You will be responsible for strategic planning and asset management of the transport and drainage infrastructure portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and experience in asset management and traffic planning. Join us in building resilient infrastructure for our region.

Benefits

Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in aspects of Asset Management, Road Design, Construction, and Traffic Planning.
• Ability to interpret relevant standards and legislation for transport engineering.
• Experience in managing external consultants and making prompt decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of infrastructure performance.
• Deliver integrated transport strategies.
• Ensure asset inspections and condition monitoring.

Skills

Asset Management

Road Design

Traffic Engineering

Communication

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

Your opportunity:

TheTransport and Drainage Assets teamwithin Council’sInfrastructure Services Departmentis seeking a motivated and experienced professional to play a central role in the strategic planning and asset management of Council’s extensive transport and drainage infrastructure portfolio asTransport Asset Planner.

Our offer to you:

• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
• Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Locality Allowance
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Overview:

• Transport Infrastructure– Roads, pavements, bridges, culverts, footpaths, shared paths, cycleways, kerb and channel, traffic devices, lighting and more.
• Stormwater Infrastructure– Including stormwater pits and pipes, open channels, bio basins, and digital flood models.
• Marine Infrastructure– Boat ramps, jetties, sea walls, docks, and ports.

1. Lead the development and review of road, bridge and public transport infrastructure performance.
2. Deliver integrated transport strategies covering active transport, heavy vehicle and public transport planning.
3. Maintain asset data, provide data for GIS systems, and registers.
4. Progress Strategic Asset Management and Operational Plan actions.
5. Set and review level of service standards based on cost, risk and asset condition.
6. Support long-term financial planning through the preparation of strategic cost estimates.
7. Oversee asset inspections and ensure proactive condition monitoring.
8. Engage with state agencies (TMR, MSQ) to align planning with broader regional goals.

Your skills and experience:

Essential

1. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil). Accredited under the Washington Accord by Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia
2. Experience in aspects of Asset Management, Road Design, Construction and Maintenance, Traffic/Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering or similar.
3. Demonstrated skills in road pavement condition assessment, design, analysis and planning of maintenance treatments.
4. Proven ability to interpret and apply relevant standards, codes and legislation for transport engineering (Austroads Guides, DTMR Standards and Specifications, select Australian Standards, Local Government Act 2009 (QLD) and Local Government Regulation 2012 (QLD) – or have experience with interstate equivalents)
5. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for transport projects.
6. Experience in the management of external consultants, analysis of engineering reports and the ability to make prompt decisions, forward planning and constructability resolution.
7. Demonstrated effective coordination, communication and integration with a range of stakeholders, including industry or community bodies, customers, and internal working groups and teams.
8. Current Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence
9. General Construction Industry card (White card)

Desirable

1. Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or eligibility to attain is highly desirable
2. Experience in Local or State Government
3. QLD Road Safety Auditor Registration

Be part of building resilient, future-ready infrastructure for our region, apply Now!

Join the team:

To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on(07) 4945 0694.

Applications close:10-Oct-2025 11:30 PM

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