Senior Active Transport Project Officer

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Solid knowledge of current trends, innovations and emerging issues within the active transport sector.
- Proven project management experience delivering complex infrastructure or transport projects.
- Sound understanding of traffic management principles,



engineering guidelines, legislation, standards and statutory requirements.
- Experience working within transport planning, traffic engineering, civil engineering or a related field.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and community consultation skills.
- Excellent report writing, communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience within Local Government will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

- Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering active transport, cycling, pedestrian or transport infrastructure projects.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support sustainable transport outcomes and improve community connectivity.

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

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

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

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