Principal Modeller

**Job Number**:
498272

**Division**:
Infrastructure Planning

**Employment Status**:
Permanent

**Categories**:
Development Planning & Services, Engineering and Project management

**Term**: Permanent Full Time

**Location**: Strathpine

**Award/Level**: Qld Local Government Industry Award - Level 7 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council EBA4 Certified Agreement

**Package**:$103,894pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading** + **72.5-hour fortnight** + **9-day fortnight

**About the Opportunity**

With the expected population growth over the next 20-years, now is an exciting time to be involved in the planning of Moreton Bay Region’s transition to a future city. As our Principal Transport Modeller, you will be central to that transition, and by working within the Integrated Transport Planning and Design department, you will be directly involved in the planning, managing and design of the transport network.

This will include assisting with needs assessment and options testing/analysis to inform concept design and project justification for a wide range of activities including corridor and network planning and specific road link and intersection upgrades.

This role will involve employing your proven knowledge and experience to utilise a variety of macroscopic and mesoscopic transport models (namely VISUM) and the preparation of reports based on your capability of interrogation and interpretation of required data, including transport planning principles and modelling inputs, analysis and reporting of outputs.

In addition, the role of Principal also requires provision of technical oversight and direction of a two-person team responsible for providing specialist technical advice on the development of transport planning and design solutions.

This role will also see you be responsible for:

- model development, calibration, validation and demand forecasting
- technical reviews and compliance with industry best practice
- internal and external stakeholder liaison/input
- building and maintaining strong relationships through projects

**About you**

You will have proven industry experience in transport planning analysis and modelling, hold a Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering ,or equivalent. Whilst technically savvy you will be known for your specialist capabilities in technology and have a high level of proficiency in several of the major modelling software packages, such as VISUM, VISSIM, and EMME. Knowledge of Python is also desirable.

We are looking for someone that has strong communication skills that can communicate outcomes to a range of team members, whilst building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors. You will also enjoy being a part of a positive and collaborative team environment in order to achieve quality outcomes for our community.

In addition, you will also have.
- Comprehensive experience in the development and testing of solutions using complex transport models
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary best practice integrated transport design principles, standards and legislation
- Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting complex technical reports and proposals

Our Integrated Transport Planning and Design team is dynamic, collaborative, and driven to achieve high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability - we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training & Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones