Traffic and Transport Planner

Fixed-Term (2 Years), Full Time Opportunity

$109,753 - $126,021 plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience)

Are you an experienced traffic and transport professional who enjoys managing strategic projects, solving complex transport challenges and working with communities?

Do you want to help shape an integrated, safe and accessible transport network for the City of Mitcham?

We are looking for a Traffic and Transport Planner to join our Traffic and Transport team and contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of strategic transport studies, plans and projects across the City of Mitcham.

This is an opportunity to make a visible difference in the community by supporting practical, evidence-based traffic and transport outcomes for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

About us:

Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation and pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate and make better decisions.

At the City of Mitcham, we offer:

- A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged and rewarded.
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Employee Assistance programs are available to all employees and their families.
- Employee wellbeing programs.
- Paid parental leave and other flexible work options.
- Income Protection benefits.
- Free onsite parking.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Traffic and Transport, you will manage and deliver strategic traffic and transport studies, plans and projects, including multi-stage studies, consultant coordination and community engagement.





You will provide specialist advice on traffic and transport matters, coordinate consultants and procurement activities, contribute to Council’s endorsed transport strategies and policies, and work with internal teams, government agencies, residents and community groups to support an integrated, safe and accessible local transport network.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in traffic and transport planning, investigations or project delivery, ideally within local government or a similar environment.
- Knowledge of traffic and transport planning principles, practices, current trends and relevant legislation, codes, standards and guidelines.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience managing consultants
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- High level analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, with a customer-focused and team-oriented approach.
- Experience preparing reports, briefings and funding submissions.
- Experience in Local Government will be highly regarded.

The Reward

This is your opportunity to be part of a business with a passionate focus on customers and quality services. If you are ready to bring your skills and experience to a challenging and highly rewarding sector, this opportunity could be for you.

To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Denish Shah, Team Leader Traffic and Transport on (08) 8372 8***.

Applications close 11:59PM Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

📌 Traffic and Transport Planner (Adelaide)
🏢 City of Mitcham
📍 Adelaide