• Temporary Full Time – until June 2025
• Band 6 - $94,850.86 - $103,260.69 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)
• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Excellent employee and green travel benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Strategic Transport Unit in the City Sustainability & Strategy Group. The City of Yarra has a proud history of supporting and creating the right conditions for sustainable transport. To achieve this, Council has set ambitious targets to deliver a wide range of infrastructure, programs and other projects to achieve ambitious objectives and provide clear internal and community wide leadership and direction.

This role will have responsibility for a range of transport projects, including policy and report writing. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate who will:

• Manage the initial stage of our exciting New Deal for Walking programme to drive active travel behaviour change and infrastructure improvements around Yarra.
• Assist with statutory planning referrals, write Council documents and submissions, provide internal transport advice, and independently manage internal and external enquiries as needed.
• Be passionate about sustainable transport and achieving better outcomes for people travelling in Yarra.
• Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with people and organisations across the municipality to achieve Yarra's sustainable transport goals, as set out in the Yarra Transport Strategy 2022-32 and Transport Action Plan 2024-34.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Transport planning is a fast-paced discipline with local government at the forefront of action. We are seeking a passionate candidate who has an understanding of transport planning and leading and supporting projects within a complex organisation with many stakeholders.

Yarra city council is a Progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Philip Mallis, Principal Strategic Transport Planner, on 9205 5119 or [email protected] using the subject line: Strategic Transport Planner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 Strategic Transport Planner Position Description.pdf

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.