Senior Active Transport Project Officer

Strategic Transport Unit

Temporary part-time 30 hours per week (flexible) – from 25 August 2025 to August 2026

Band 7 - Starting from $105,898.17 (pro- rata) + super

The Senior Active Transport Project Officer designs, develops and manages cycling and walking infrastructure projects delivered by Council and provides input to State Government projects. This position will report to the Principal Strategic Transport Planner. The role requires a level of experience in street design, transport planning, traffic engineering, project management and working with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver projects stated within the Yarra Transport Action Plan, Council Plan and Council Budget
• Assist with the preparation of briefings, letters and reports as required with a high standard of written and oral communication
• Respond to enquiries relating to active transport in Yarra from the public, councillors, colleagues, State Government and others
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage bicycle parking requests and coordinate installation
• Coordinate, attend and support the operation of the Yarra Transport Advisory Committee

For further information, please see the position description attached or contact Philip Mallis, Principal Strategic Transport Planner at [email protected].

901551 Transformation Project Officer - Position Description - July 2025.pdf

The expression of interest process will close on Sunday 31 August at 11.55pm.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.