Strategic Transport Planner

Permanent Part Time 30 hours per week (Flexible)

Band 6 - Starting from $94,850.86 (pro rata) + super

Exciting opportunity to lead and support transport planning and projects in a fast-paced, inner-urban environment
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

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 infrastructure, programs and other projects. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the community and join a multi-skilled and supportive team working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We are seeking a candidate who is willing to learn and has an understanding of leading and supporting projects within a complex organisation.Transport planning is a fast-paced discipline with local government at the forefront of action.

The Strategic Transport Planner leads and provides support on transport planning, strategy and projects for the City of Yarra. Drawing on Council’s principal guiding documents in this field, the Yarra Transport Strategy and Transport Action Plan, this position primarily brings expertise to plan and deliver the New Deal for Walking, together with the New Deal for Cycling and New Deal for Schools.

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:

Lead implementing our exciting New Deal for Walking programme that aims 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 and Transport Action Plan.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Yarra city council is a Dynamic Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

For further information see the position description or contact Philip Mallis, Principal Strategic Transport Planner on 9205 5119 or philip.mallis@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

902140 - Strategic Transport Planner Position Description - July 2025.pdf

Applications close on Sunday 31 August 2025, at 11:55pm.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages). 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 a 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.