Job Description
Responsibilities
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Provide strategic and technical direction across planning, operational, and infrastructure projects
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Lead development of innovative transport solutions for government agencies, operators, and project teams
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Drive business growth, identify new opportunities, and support major bids and proposals
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Build relationships with transport agencies, operators, and industry stakeholders
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Lead AtkinsRéalis' bus operations and planning capability across Australia
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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
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Act as Project Director or Technical Lead on key commissions
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Oversee delivery of business cases, operational modelling, strategic transport studies, and infrastructure planning projects
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Lead and mentor a growing team of specialists and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration
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Champion innovation in zero-emission fleet transition, digital planning tools, and integrated multimodal network design
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Requirements
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Demonstrated experience in public transport planning, operations or advisory
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Strong expertise in bus systems, BRT, or multimodal transport networks
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Proven experience in bus network operations and business cases, strategic planning and client leadership
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Experience with major event/public transport planning (e.g. Olympics, large venues)
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Knowledge of Australian transport agencies and regulatory setting
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Exposure to international transit systems or advisory projects
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Degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or related discipline
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Relevant skilled accreditation (e.g. CPEng, RPEQ/RPEV, or equivalent) preferred
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Core Competencies
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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.
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Highest-signal resume keywords
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Public Transport Planning
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Bus Network Operations
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Strategic Planning
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Technical Leadership
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Client Leadership
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Hard Skills
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Transport Planning
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Operations Modelling
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Infrastructure Planning
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Fleet Strategy
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ConOps Development
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Interchange Planning
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Franchising
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Procurement Advice
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Major Event Transport Planning
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BRT Systems
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Soft Skills
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Relationship Building
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Mentoring
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Collaboration
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Innovation Leadership
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Certifications & Qualifications
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CPEng
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RPEQ
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RPEV
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Industry Keywords
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Transport Agencies
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Regulatory Environment
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Public Transport Advisory
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International Transit Systems
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Business Cases
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Tools & Technologies
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Digital Planning Tools
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Integrated Multimodal Network Design
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📌 Technical Director - Bus Operations, Planning (Victoria)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Victoria