Senior Transport Planner

Job No: CN2654

Location: Newcastle

Employment Status: Permanent

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 12 Oct 2021 AEDT

• Permanent, full-time opportunity, 35-hour working week
• Make a difference in our community by achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable and sustainable global city!
• Do you want to be involved in shaping Newcastle's transport outcomes and see the results?

In 2030, City of Newcastle (CN) will be a smart, liveable and sustainable global city with a focus on community at its centre. We have an opportunity for you to be a part of this evolution!

Newcastle is changing and our Transport & Compliance team are changing too. We are on a journey of growth and evolution, and we have an opportunity for you to be part of it.  In 2030, City of Newcastle (CN) will be a smart, liveable and sustainable global city with a focus on community at its centre.

As the Senior Transport Planner at CN, you will develop, implement and review CN's transport strategies, plans, policies, and procedures, to ensure CN has a robust framework for decision-making. A key focus for this position will be the implementation of the adopted Parking Plan for Newcastle.

This position will give you the opportunity to be part of a small team but liaise with a wide range of peers and stakeholders across CN, State Government, and the community to achieve agreed outcomes.  You will have the chance to get involved in a wide range of projects, from area-wide master planning and traffic studies to implementation of a road hump or raised crossing; and to provide expert advice and be involved in development of policies and strategies that have immediate and long-term impacts for the city.

If you can see the big picture but also focus on detail, like variety and a bit of a challenge and want to influence change we want to hear from you!

Interested to know more?

To view the full position description please click here.

At CN our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description.  Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Application Closing Date: Monday 11 October 2021.

Remuneration:  $109,775.20 + 10% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

At CN we understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation and highly encourage veterans to apply for suitable roles.