Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical direction across planning, operational, and infrastructure projects
Lead development of innovative transport solutions for government agencies, operators, and project teams
Drive business growth, identify new opportunities, and support major bids and proposals
Build relationships with transport agencies, operators, and industry stakeholders
Lead AtkinsRéalis' bus operations and planning capability across Australia
Provide technical leadership across bus network planning, operations, ConOps development, fleet and depot strategy, interchange planning, franchising and procurement advice, and major event transport operations
Act as Project Director or Technical Lead on key commissions
Oversee delivery of business cases, operational modelling, strategic transport studies, and infrastructure planning projects
Lead and mentor a growing team of specialists and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration
Champion innovation in zero-emission fleet transition, digital planning tools, and integrated multimodal network design
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in public transport planning, operations or advisory
Strong expertise in bus systems, BRT, or multimodal transport networks
Proven experience in bus network operations and business cases, strategic planning and client leadership
Experience with major event/public transport planning (e.g. Olympics, large venues)




Knowledge of Australian transport agencies and regulatory setting
Exposure to international transit systems or advisory projects
Degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or related discipline
Relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CPEng, RPEQ/RPEV, or equivalent) preferred
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in public transport planning and operations, with a strong focus on bus systems and multimodal transport networks.
Capable of providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and fostering innovation in transport solutions and fleet transition.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Public Transport Planning
Bus Network Operations
Strategic Planning
Technical Leadership
Client Leadership
Hard Skills
Transport Planning
Operations Modelling
Infrastructure Planning
Fleet Strategy
ConOps Development
Interchange Planning
Franchising
Procurement Advice
Major Event Transport Planning
BRT Systems
Soft Skills
Relationship Building
Mentoring
Collaboration
Innovation Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
CPEng
RPEQ
RPEV
Industry Keywords
Transport Agencies
Regulatory Environment
Public Transport Advisory
International Transit Systems
Business Cases
Tools & Technologies
Digital Planning Tools
Integrated Multimodal Network Design
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📌 Technical Director – Bus Operations, Planning (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne