Service Planning and Events Officer

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in the provision of world-class public transport services and solutions. As an essential service in a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, cleanest and safest networks in the world. The continued growth of our network is vital, and this is assured through our many current and future projects. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.
The Role
The Service Planning and Events Officer is responsible for preparing and distributing “Special Train Notices”, developing train service schedules and organising replacement passenger transport services to supplement planned track closures. The role also attends to Special Events on behalf of Special Events Coordinator as directed.
In this position you will develop reports as required for the various operational areas and collate key statistical information with regards to passenger utilisation and train performance.
About you
The successful candidate will have well-developed verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Relevant experience in large scale urban passenger public transport service at an operational or planning level.
• Relevant project and/or contracts management skills.
• Well developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to use your initiative.
• Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Office products.
• Relevant experience in the use of contemporary quantitative analysis computer software.

There is currently one (1) full time permanent position available for immediate appointment. Initially this selection process will be used to fill the above vacancy, but it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the agency within the next twelve (12) months on a permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
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.
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 Mr William Fry, Service Planning Manager on (08) 9326 2213 for specific information about the role.
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;

• A written application addressing Selection Criteria 1, 3 and 4 from the JDF, in no more than 2 pages

• Core Competencies
• Conceptual, Analytical & Problem Solving
• Computer Literacy; and
• A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.

Please Note to be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.
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).