The details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $123,569 pa + 12% super (Level 8)
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Lead Transport Planner - Integrated Transport Planning, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As our Lead Transport Planner - Integrated Transport Planning you will be providing specialist and expertise advice, this position will take a lead role within the Integrated Transport Planning team, specifically regarding the establishment and achievement of multi-modal and network principles and outcomes in consideration of regional, strategic and land use planning and development growth within the City of Moreton Bay.

You will have the opportunity to:

• lead and advise on multimodal transport investigations (and when required those specifically related to public transport) with consideration of Council’s preferred outcomes regarding strategic transport and network, land use and strategic planning and private development, including but not limited to growth, investigation or priority development areas and the application of Council’s Planning Scheme
• high attention to details when leading reviews, drafting and development of planning briefs, scopes, specifications and general planning documentation and manage consultants/projects
• respond to Councillor and Customer requests relating to your role and employ a range of verbal, visual and written communication techniques including where necessary community consultation and other external stakeholders.

You will also be the primary and lead contact for all property matters referred to ITPD that are not project related, such as general road reserve or boundary and private property adjustments that would impact the existing or planned transport network.

Position Description - Lead Transport Planner - Integrated Transport Planning.pdf

About you

We are seeking a conduit, you are a connector, an influencer, with a backing of knowledge and expertise in planning, strategy and policy development in integrated transport planning and transport infrastructure delivery.

You will be in the details; with the ability to develop and review projects, planning scopes, briefs and specifications and drafting operational, strategic and policy level documentation.

You will have knowledge of relevant state planning policy, process and guidelines, such as those related to Growth Areas, Priority Development Areas, the SEQ Regional Plan and Regional Transport Plan, and infrastructure planning including agreements, assessment and policy.

You will hold a Degree in a relevant field such as Urban and Regional Planning, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Traffic and Transport.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected].

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.