Job Description

Senior Active Transport Project Officer

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Richmond, VIC | $74 per hour + Super | Contract until December 2026

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Active Transport Project Officer to join a leading local government organisation based in Richmond on a contract through to December 2026. This role will play a key part in delivering active transport initiatives that promote walking and cycling, while contributing to strategic transport projects that enhance community outcomes across the municipality.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Manage and deliver active transport infrastructure and improvement projects.
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- Coordinate multiple stakeholder groups, including residents, government agencies and community organisations.
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- Provide specialist advice on active transport planning, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.
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- Assist in the development of transport strategies, policies and Council reports.
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- Manage project budgets, procurement activities, tenders and contracts.
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- Support community consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
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About You

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To be successful, you will demonstrate:

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- Strong knowledge of current trends, innovations and emerging issues within the active transport sector.
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- Proven project management experience delivering complex infrastructure or transport projects.
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- Sound understanding of traffic management principles, engineering guidelines, legislation, standards and statutory requirements.
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- Experience working within transport planning, traffic engineering, civil engineering or a related field.
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- Robust stakeholder engagement and community consultation skills.
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- Excellent report writing, communication and problem-solving abilities.
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- Experience within Local Government will be highly regarded.
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Essential Requirements

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- Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline.
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- Experience delivering active transport, cycling, pedestrian or transport infrastructure projects.
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- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.
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This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support sustainable transport outcomes and improve community connectivity.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.

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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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