Senior Transport & Land Use Planner

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Senior Transport & Land Use Planner
Job Summary
Division Name:
Infrastructure Planning & Land Services
Position No:
36984
Closing Date:
2024-03-27 5:00 PM
Location:
East Perth
Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Salary:
Level 5, SOA, $100,589 - $117,334 pa plus 11% superannuation
About the Job
The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world. Rail transport is vital for Western Australia’s continued success and economic growth and through our many projects including METRONET, PTA seeks to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.
The Role
A new opportunity has become available at the PTA in the role of Senior Transport & Land Use Planner within the PTA’s Infrastructure Planning and Land Services division. In this role you will contribute to the development and evaluation of strategies and plans for the public transport and land development around the rail network.The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing strategic advice about public transport, planning policy, developing and examining proposals for major transport initiatives.
The successful candidate will have:

• Possession of an appropriate Planning or Engineering Degree.
• Demonstrated recent experience in transport planning, preferably railway planning.
• Well developed communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) including the ability successfully interact and gain cooperation with team members and other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Well developed coaching and mentoring skills and the ability to develop others.
• Well developed research, conceptual and problem solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to focus strategically.
• Well developed organisational skills including the ability to achieve agreed targets and timelines using effective self- management and teamwork.

There is one permanent full time position available for immediate filling. This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur for up to 12 months.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any special requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Jade Lam Sin Cho, Senior Planning and Development Coordinator on (08) 9326 2473 for specific information about the role.
Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance (NPC) should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity Reviews, NPCs and Drivers Licence checks (where applicable) may not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For more information about the PTA, please visit .
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following: * A current CV with two work related referees; and

• A written application addressing Selection Criteria 2, 3 and 5 from the JDF in no more than two pages.

To be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment. Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all/or the remaining Selection Criteria in the JDF during the selection process.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
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About the PTA
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) is responsible for the operation of all bus, train and ferry public transport services in the greater metropolitan area under the Transperth brand. It also operates public transport services in regional centres, operates road coach and rail passenger services to regional area under the Transwa brand, and administers School Bus Services (SBS).