senior strategic transport planner

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Brisbane City Council Full time $132,572 - $144,942 per year

Personnel Area:
Infrastructure Services Group

Branch:
Transport Assets and Operations

Salary Range:
Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions and effective as of 08 October 2025)
Work type:
Temporary Full-time

Duration:
Up to 2 years

Location:
Brisbane Square office, Brisbane CBD.

Our Business
Infrastructure Services Group brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.

Our Branch
Transport Assets and Operations (TAO) has a key role to play in planning and maintaining Council's transport network and in implementing the Transport Plan for Brisbane to enable the efficient and sustainable movement of people and freight.

We are all about keeping Brisbane moving, whether that's by using our road network or riding, walking or scooting along one of our many bikeways and shared paths.

The Role
The Senior Strategic Transport Planner role at Brisbane City Council is a dynamic opportunity to spearhead transport planning initiatives for the city's roads, public transport systems, bikeways, and pedestrian networks. As a key player in the Network Planning team, you will lead investigations, provide high-level advice, and manage the development of major transport and traffic planning projects that align with the Transport Plan for Brisbane and Corporate Plan objectives.

Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of Brisbane's integrated transport network, engaging in strategic research, stakeholder consultations, and report writing to ensure sustainable and efficient city-wide transport outcomes.

To be successful you will have:

  • ability to contribute to team direction and achieve performance excellence
  • demonstrated understanding of transport planning principles and methodologies for achieving sustainable outcomes
  • experience in planning urban transport systems at both a strategic and detailed level
  • strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships with stakeholders at various levels
  • capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • experience in government or the private sector in a professional field relevant to transport planning.

Benefits of working for Council include:

  • flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
  • free gym and wellness centre
  • award winning superannuation fund
  • generous leave provisions
  • competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council:
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How to apply:
Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information:
Please call Andrew Mead on

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process
or working at Council
, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date:
Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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