Principal Transport Planner

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 664686
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. 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**
We are seeking dedicated and passionate Principal Transport Planners to join our Transport Project Planning team within the Transport Strategy and Planning Division.

In this senior role, you will report to the Planning Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping South Australia’s transport future. You will be responsible not only for leading the development of integrated, multi'modal transport solutions that drive economic and community benefits, but also for providing strategic oversight, mentoring junior staff, and guiding complex transport project development initiatives.

The role requires a strong background in successfully managing complex transport planning projects across the project development lifecycle. You will have extensive experience in working with the complexity and uncertainty of transport project planning, with demonstrated capability in guiding projects through challenging design development and decision-making processes to balance diverse and often competing imperatives where there is rarely a single obvious optimal solution. In addition, you will be a key mentor and leader, guiding and developing junior staff and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

This position offers the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated and passionate planning team that is critical in delivering a safer, more efficient, and sustainable transportation network for all South Australians. Your work will leave a lasting impact, supporting a South Australia that is smart, sustainable and inclusive.

**About You**
Are you a skilled Transport Planner with expertise in multi-modal transport planning, land use integration, and South Australian policy frameworks? Do you have strong analytical abilities and communication skills, with experience in assessing transport systems and contributing to the development of transport infrastructure design solutions?

This role requires experience in project development, and a strong understanding of relevant design standards, guidelines and policies which govern transport planning process. Proficiency in transport modelling tools (e.g. Aimsun, SIDRA), GIS, data analysis and data visualisation is desirable.

Stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential, along with a solid appreciation of broader environmental, social, and economic factors which influence the transport project development process. You need to be a problem solver and innovator, capable of addressing transport challenges with practical, forward thinking solutions while staying updated on industry trends.

For further information regarding the role and the relevant specialities, please refer to the attached role statement.

**Qualifications/Experience**
Degree or higher in Engineering providing eligibility for membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or a Degree or higher in Planning providing eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.

**Special Conditions**

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

**Remuneration**
PO4 - $110,696 to $120,470 pa + superannuation.

**Enquiries**
Daniel Osborne
Manager, Transport Planning
Telephone: (08) 7133 2576

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

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae 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 - Principal Transport Planner (PO4)

**Applications close**: 23/04/2025 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.