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Integrated Transport Planning, Team Leader

Calibre Search & Selection Pty Ltd have been retained by a Regional Australian City Council to promote and subsequently source high calibre individuals to develop projects for a sustainable city from inception through to implementation.  Our consultants will handle all enquiries in confidence and will be happy to discuss the role/opportunity in more detail.

This opportunity offers:

  • Unique Project, one off opportunity to develop and deliver a sustainable transport infrastructure and services plan to enable the significant population growth of a city over a 20 year period.Competitive Public Sector salary in affordable area.
  • Excellent Benefits package including fully maintained vehicle, excellent superannuation.
  • Long Term Job Security and Career Development
  • Excellent work life balance in picture-perfect natural settings

Due to major construction works in the region to facilitate the mining sector growth coupled with a number of other long term investments, the city’s population is projected to double over the next 20 years. The Sustainable Growth Plan which will be submitted in late 2011 will help facilitate this growth and one of the main aims will be for the city to have the capacity to sustain a population of 80,000 to 100,000 by 2020.

With a strong Sustainable and Environmental focus and an emphasis on urban design, the role will offer a unique opportunity to an experienced Transport Planner with knowledge on Sustainable Transport Planning. You be responsible for the Integrated Transport Planning team and involved in developing a number of Sustainable Transport Planning schemes that will include:

  • Active Transport Planning (Walking/Cycle Planning)
  • Integrated Transport and Land Use Planning
  • Public Transport Planning
  • Strategic local and regional transport plan development
  • City Centre/District Development Schemes

Management Structure

Answering to the Manager of Infrastructure Planning & Design, the successful individual will be responsible for the management of a small team consisting of Travel Behavioural Change Planners and Transport Officers and working closely with the Urban Design and Placemaking team. Key attributes will include the ability to develop a cohesive team environment and be able to deliver to deadlines whilst ensuring top quality work.

Lifestyle and Climate

Set in a coastal region with great beaches, coral reef’s, National Parks and with magnificent displays of wildflowers every springtime, combined with the convenience of modern city services and facilities, makes this a fantastic area to live, work and play with plenty of outdoor activities for families and young professionals alike.

The area enjoys a sunny Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The cooling southerly wind keeps the temperature pleasant during the summer months.

International/Non Permanent Resident Applications

People with experience in Sustainable Transport Planning are of great interest and the Council is in a position to provide sponsorship, however due to the timescales involved in visa approval and relocation those people who wish to be considered must be in a position to consider relocation within the next four months.

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