12-Month Role | Hybrid Working (3 days in office, 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 recent 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
Robust 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.

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