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Form of workLocation: Geelong
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Transport
Salary: $105,479 - $127,621
Occupation: Transport/Logistics
Reference: VG/DOT/TS/1706397
The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
Senior Transport Planner
$105,479 - $127,621 p.a plus superannuation
Fixed Term until 20 April 2025
Geelong (flexibility may be available)
About the Team
The Integrated Transport team is ateam of transport planners responsible for strategic and network planning for the regional transport system. This team will ensure that the regional transport system is planned as one integrated system and will be responsible for developing and maintaining a contemporary Regional Integrated Transport Plan that captures the regional strategic outcomes and transport initiatives.
The team is responsible for undertaking robust modal planning utilising the Movement and Place framework, strategic transport corridor planning and developing integrated transport responses to major land use changes representing a whole of transport view.
The team plays a key interface role with councils in the development of large scale growth areas particularly around major urban centres.
As a key interface for major projects in the region, the team will work closely with central departments to ensure the regional network needs are reflected in the Department's client requirements for major projects.
About the Opportunity
This role is to represent the Department's interests in growth area planning that is occurring across Greater Geelong and other regional centres in the Barwon South West Region to ensure it is undertaken in an integrated and sustainable manner reflecting the strategic objectives of the Transport Integration Act, the State and Local Planning Policy framework.
The role will work collaboratively across the transport portfolio, with local government partners and other government departments and agencies to advance integrated land use and transport planning.
Position Outcomes
Engage with regional Industries, portfolio agencies, government agencies, local government, local communities, freight and logistics companies and other transport and industry stakeholders to ensure successful integrated transport planning occurs and transport issues are effectively managed.
Assist in developing and documenting a clear strategic narrative for regional transport planning and strategy that articulates the current and future performance needs of the transport system, including creating an evidence base and analyse of relevant regional indicators to support the needs.
Support the planning, coordination and delivery of regional transport projects, events and programs.
Provide departmental input and representation on local and regional strategic and land use planning activities and coordinate whole of transport portfolio input into strategic planning activities.
Work closely within the Department, other portfolio agencies, government agencies, local government and regional leadership groups to integrate transport considerations into land use, strategic planning and economic development activities.
Desirable
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.
The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable.
For more information please refer to the PD attached.
How to Apply
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11.59pm on 20 March 2023
For role related queries, please contact Jozef Vass, Manager Transport Srategy at jozef.vass@dot.vic.go.au
Please note:
This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness. To be considered up to date vaccinated, you must have been administered COVID-19 vaccines as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). DTP is requiring all staff to be Vaccinated and to have had Booster Vaccination (Triple vaccinated as a minimum).
Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DTP. Preferred applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
DTP is committed to inclusive recruitment with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and gender diverse people, the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disabilities and those from Culturally and Linguistically diverse communities. That's why we encourage people in these groups to apply, even if you don't meet every single requirement, or your skills don't perfectly align. You might still be the right candidate or be the right fit for another role
