Senior Transport Planner

2 weeks ago

Altona, Australia City of Hobsons Bay Full time $102,000 - $114,000 per year
  • Altona location, close to public transport
  • Permanent, full time role
  • Salary: Band 7 - $102,953.72 to $114, super + monthly RDO

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we're committed to creating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

The opportunity

Innovate change that reflects the current and future needs of the community as the Senior Transport Planner. Develop diverse strategies and policies to deliver on the implementation of the Integrated Transport Plan policy framework, ensuring the City is provided with a sustainable integrated transport system.

What you'll be working on

  • Leading the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of Council's traffic and transport policies, strategies and plans.
  • Ensuring consultation and collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, including the community.
  • Undertaking project management tasks, including preparing tender briefs.
  • Providing professional advice to internal and external audiences to achieve sustainable and strategic transport outcomes.
  • Develop various written communications such as reports and correspondence.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualification in transport planning, strategic planning, traffic and/or transport engineering or a closely related field.
  • Substantial experience with integrated transport planning, strategic land use and/or sustainable transport related issues.
  • Knowledge of current transport related issues and relevant policies and government roles.
  • Substantial experience in project development, management and delivery of outcomes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively, and engage stakeholders.

To be considered for this role applications should include

  • A 2-page cover letter which should outline your interest in the role.
  • A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications.

To find out more about the role, please contact Bivish Ghimire, Coordinator Transport and Engineering Developments on or

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 17 September 2025.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check & a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Make an impact that matters

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you're ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

What can we offer

Council offers hybrid working, with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.

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