Strategic Infrastructure Planner

• Local Council
• 12 months contract with possible extension - HYBRID role
• $72.06 per hour + Super

MCJ Appointments are seeking a strategic and collaborative Transport Planner to support the development and delivery of key transport strategies, infrastructure plans and city-shaping projects. Working within the Urban Policy and Planning team, you will combine research, data analysis, community consultation and stakeholder engagement to deliver practical transport outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing transport strategies, infrastructure plans and supporting policies
• Researching government policy, emerging trends and transport planning best practice
• Managing transport projects, consultants and procurement processes
• Supporting active transport, complete streets, parking management and car-share initiatives
• Reviewing planning proposals and development assessments
• Preparing feasibility studies, Council reports, presentations and strategic advice
• Engaging with the community and responding to public enquiries
• Representing Council on Transport for NSW planning and project groups
• Building effective relationships with government agencies and other stakeholders
• Managing multiple projects, priorities, risks and deadlines

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in transport planning, urban planning, land-use planning or a related discipline
• Extensive knowledge of strategic transport planning practices
• Experience in research, consultation, data analysis and strategy development
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience producing high-quality strategic plans and professional reports
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong judgement, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• A current Class C driver’s licence
• Local government experience will be highly regarded

At MCJ Appoitments, we value our team members highly. In addition to the benefits of your new employer, we offer you:

• A fortnightly pay cycle giving you access to your wages sooner rather than later
• A free Workplace Wellbeing Program which will provide you and your family with access to professional support services
• Dedicated consultants to give you all-around support
• Be recognised as part of the team, and not just a number

At MCJ Appointments we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, is valued, and has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with a disability..