Principal Transport Planner

5 days ago


Liverpool, Australia Liverpool City Council Full time

1x Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days per week

**Salary**:Competitive Salary + council lease back vehicle

Closing Date: 19th June 2025

**ABOUT US**:
Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade.

With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Bradfield, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development which presents significant Transport Planning opportunities and challenges.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Liverpool's strategic direction, engage with key stakeholders, and drive positive outcomes for the community.

As a Principal Transport Planner, you will lead the transport planning team and set the strategic transport vision across all transport modes, with an understanding of local and regional transport infrastructure needs for the Local Government Area (LGA).You will develop and implement sustainable long-term traffic and transport strategies, support the timely delivery of transport infrastructure programs and design investigation processes. You will be the lead representative for Council in relation to transport infrastructure projects during the planning phase while being primarily responsible for the relationship with Transport for NSW.

**ABOUT YOU**:
The successful applicant will have:

- Current Class C Driver’s license.
- Proven high-level transport planning skills and ability to effectively lead and contribute to the delivery of sound strategic and operational outcomes within a complex, multi-disciplinary, customer focussed organisation.
- High level of professional knowledge and demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of transport strategy in local government, including understanding of legislation.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated research skills and experience in complex report writing, reviewing, and presenting. Proven conflict resolution and mediation skills and the capacity to achieve win-win outcomes in difficult negotiations.
- Highly developed organisational, time management and project management skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, coordinate work teams, manage competing priorities and achieve deadlines.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and office.
- Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
- Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short
- and long-term objectives.

**_ Liverpool City Council is committed_**_ _**_to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential_**_._

**_ Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process._


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