Regional Planning Manager

**Key responsibilities - Manage governance of the region's project planning activities as Chair of the Regional Planning Coordination Group. - Provide authoritative, strategic advice to the Regional Leadership Team on transport system planning to ensure all aspects of investment prioritisation deliver the "right projects" which are added to QTRIP. - Ensure that a strategic and prioritised 4-year program of works is developed across the region that is accepted and supported by key stakeholders; and that it addresses departmental and regional strategic objectives and priorities that maximise the long - term performance of the transport network. - Develop and maintain ongoing constructive relationships with districts and other government agencies and jurisdictions, key industry stakeholders, community and internal and external client networks, and actively influence and collaborate with local governments in preparing strategic forward programs that contribute to regional program objectives and priorities. - Ensure that appropriate, and current, transport system planning frameworks are implemented, and business cases are submitted through the State Planning Process. - Participate as a member of the Regional Leadership Team and represent the Regional Director as required. Mandatory qualifications and conditions - Screened position: Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role. - Desirable: A qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a transport infrastructure related discipline would be desirable. - Desirable: Extensive experience working for a large multi-disciplined transport infrastructure organisation in a planning role would be desirable Requirements of the role - Demonstrates broad perspective: Conveys the vision of their area in a compelling way. Takes the broadest possible view of an issue or problem. Is future-oriented in analysis, thought and action. - Navigates ambiguity and politics: Navigates complex and ambiguous environments, in the absence of complete information. Understands 'hot button 'areas of political sensitivity and risk and uses judgement when deciding how to proceed. Accurately reads situations and group dynamics. - Manages group performance: Implements systems and processes to ensure ongoing delivery. Measures and monitors the performance of their area. Organises various resources (people, funding, material, support) to achieve results. - Manages internal and external relationships: Communicates in a way that is appropriate for the situation, and that promotes trust, respect and integrity. Understands different and competing views and synthesises stakeholder information to inform approach. Manages conflict and negotiates outcomes without compromising relationships. Manages challenging stakeholders with diplomacy and tact. - Displays courage in the provision of advice: Provides advice and makes decisions that are rigorously considered Benefits of working at TMR - We have visible impact in communities and contribute to making Queensland a better place to live. - We provide flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance. - We invest in individual career pathways and development plans. - We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options. - We provide access to confidential free counselling for you and your family through our employee assistance program. - We are proud to celebrate and empower the unique perspectives of our community via our employee networks, including our Indigenous Employee, Pride, Values and Culture. Applications will remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/652484/25 Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.