Transport Planner

• Government / Local Government
• Engineering
• Sydney
• Contract

12-Month Role | Hybrid Working (3 days on-site, 2 WFH)

Shape how one of the fastest growing parts of Sydney moves. Canterbury Bankstown Council is looking for a Transport Planner to join the City Plan and Transformation team on a 12-month contract, working on some of the most significant transport initiatives in the region.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Urban Policy and Planning, you'll play a key role in shaping the Council's transport strategy at a time of major change for the city. This will include the Southwest Metro and the new Bankstown Hospital precinct.

You'll take the lead on:

• Researching and developing the Council's Transport Strategic Plan
• Researching and developing a Parking Management Plan
• Preparing advocacy positions and submissions in response to Transport for NSW reforms
• Representing Council at internal and external forums on transport matters tied to state-significant projects
• Delivering on the Active Transport Action Plan, supporting a Complete Streets approach across town centres, and other strategic transport initiatives
• Preparing discussion papers, feasibility studies and high-quality reports for Council and external stakeholders
• Engaging and consulting with the local community on transport needs and priorities

About you

• Tertiary qualification in urban planning, transport planning, land use planning or a related discipline
• Extensive knowledge of strategic transport planning practice, ideally gained in a large, complex organisation
• Demonstrated experience in consultation, research, data analysis and strategy development
• A track record of producing high-quality strategic and operational plans and reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Current Class C driver's licence
• Local government experience highly regarded, though not essential

What's on offer

• $72.06 per hour + Super
• 12-month contract, with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Based at Bankstown Civic Tower

To find out more or to apply confidentially, contact Owen Richardson at Osborne Richardson for a confidential discussion, or submit your application today.

Always happy to chat.