Transport Planner

**Full Time / Ongoing**

**Classification: GO8 ($122,551 + Superannuation)**

**About Us...**

**How would you like to work in an environment where you’re encouraged to bring your whole**self to the workplace and be responsible for the decisions you make?**

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

**About the Role...**

This is an exciting opportunity for a transport planning expert to join a professional and dedicated team to help develop one of South Australia’s fastest growing areas.

The position is responsible for providing strategic advice across the organisation on all matters relating to transport planning and road safety. The position has the opportunity to develop an integrated transport plan for the city that caters for all modes of transport, as well as managing complex and challenging infrastructure projects. The position develops and maintains strategic partnerships with other levels of government and the development industry and is responsible for seeking external grant funding. The position also provides specialist advice to Council to guide investment in transport infrastructure to help create a liveable, prosperous and happy city.

Incumbents in this position are required to possess a National Criminal History Clearance.

**About You...**

People are at the heart of everything you do - your team, your internal and external customers, and your community. You are passionate about contributing to an Organisation which provides information, services and infrastructure that supports a growing and thriving Playford community.

You will possess a dynamic and collaborative approach to your work, with a passion and commitment for delivering positive outcomes for the Community. You will possess tertiary qualifications in transport planning and/or traffic engineering, along with practical experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of infrastructure projects, such as road upgrades.

You will have the ability to engage effectively and negotiate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, provide advice and support in the areas of transport planning and infrastructure, and build trusted relationships across the organisation. You will also possess highly developed report writing skills.

**The Playford Employee Experience...**

It's important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but it's just as important that Playford is the right place for you. Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:

- Excellent leave entitlements;
- Attractive salary and benefits including salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program;
- Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities.

**More Information...**

If you hold an interest in the position and would like further information, please contact **Acting Senior Manager City Plans**,**Greg Pattinson**on **(08) 8256 0176.**

**How to apply...**

Applications close at 12:00pm noon on Thursday, 13 March 2023