Title: Senior Transport Planner

Requisition ID: 11662

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - East

Date Posted: 31 Aug 2026

About Us We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role The Senior Transport Planner supports metropolitan transport planning to shape and prioritise a future transport system that creates thriving places and connected communities. The role works across transport, land use and government portfolios to promote integrated planning that puts people and communities at the centre.

The role leads strategic planning, develops evidence-based corridor strategies, advises on transport network priorities, and supports major projects, investigations and business cases. It builds strong relationships with government, councils, industry and communities, provides advice on emerging transport issues through briefs and presentations, and guides less experienced team members.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) You’re Someone Who

- Thinks strategically and at a whole-of-system level, translating long-term direction into practical plans and actions.
- Takes a future-focused approach, anticipating change, exploring new approaches and technologies, and supporting the organisation to remain adaptable and prepared.
- Communicates with clarity and credibility, confidently navigating complex, difficult and sensitive issues.
- Builds robust stakeholder relationships and uses influence and persuasion to gain support,



resolve issues and achieve shared outcomes.
- Works collaboratively across teams, fostering a supportive environment and bringing people together to share information and solve challenges.

Click here to access the Position Description. Qualifications And Experience You’ll bring:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How To Apply Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 13th September 2026. Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Will de Waard, Transport Planning Specialist at [email protected]. Redeployees If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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📌 Senior Transport Planner (Ringwood)
🏢 Department of Transport and Planning
📍 Ringwood