The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Strategic Transport Advisor

Position Number: POS1165

This permanent, full-time position aims to plan, finalise, and execute transport infrastructure projects aligned with the City of Launceston's Strategic Plan. It focuses on reducing car dependency and creating a connected walking and active transportation network. This position will serve as the subject matter expert in Transport Planning, leading the development and implementation of key strategies for Launceston's transport network.

The role involves project management, planning, and collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver contemporary network infrastructure concepts like active transport, public transport, and walkability. Key objectives include achieving measurable outcomes, collaborating with consultants and government agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Stakeholder management and collaboration: demonstrates expertise in leading internal and external collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams;

• Financial Management: responsible management of financial resources;

• Strong skills with computer applications such as, record management platforms and Microsoft Office software;

• High level of oral and written communication skills, including preparing reports for technical and non-technical audiences;

• Minimum 5 years' demonstrated experience in the management of complex projects;

• Relevant degree qualifications in a related field, such as traffic engineering, civil engineering, urban planning or geography, and associated experience; and

• Experience in strategic planning and facilitation of transportation or related civil projects, and/or experience in the delivery of other infrastructure projects.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Steve Tanchik, Team Leader Transport on 03 6323 3059, or [email protected]

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected] OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected], noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Wednesday, 2 July 2025