Strategic Transport Planner

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 658468
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport delivers expert planning policy, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure to the South Australian community that enhances the lifestyles of South Australians every day.

We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

**The Opportunity**
The Strategic Transport Planner will play a critical role in shaping South Australia's transport future by delivering high-level investigations, multi-modal transport studies, and strategic initiatives. This position will contribute directly to the development and implementation of the South Australian Transport Strategy, guiding the evolution of all transport modes over the next 30 years. The role will focus on aligning transport strategies with broader state priorities and ensuring community engagement and collaboration across departments. A key responsibility will be managing relationships with external service providers, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of outputs that meet both strategic and operational objectives.

**About you**
You are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in delivering transport solutions that align with government priorities. Your ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and manage key stakeholders ensures successful project outcomes.

Your strengths will include:

- Proven experience in influencing and negotiating outcomes that align with strategic objectives.
- Strong strategic thinking, able to navigate multi-faceted objectives and deliver well-positioned transport advice and strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to support change and contribute to reforms, ensuring outputs are fit for purpose and forward-thinking.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders to meet client and community needs.
- Experience in managing external consultants and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of key objectives through effective contract management.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this opportunity and contribute to the success of our agency, we want to hear from you.

**Qualifications/Experience**
For appointment to the role at the PO3 classification level, a degree in Engineering providing eligibility for membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia is required, or a tertiary qualification in Planning.

For appointment to the role at the ASO6 classification level, tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Planning, Policy or Business is highly desirable.

**Special Conditions**

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

**Remuneration**
PO3 - $101,285 to $107,078 pa + superannuation.
ASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165 pa + superannuation.

**Enquiries**
Heath Newberry
Manager, Transport and Asset Strategy
Telephone: (08) 7133 2027

**Application Instructions**
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

**Our Commitment**

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Strategic Transport Planner (PO3)
Role Statement - Strategic Transport Planner (ASO6)

**Applications close**: 23/03/2025 9:00 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.