Transport Planner

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Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be diligence in our operations.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Transport Planning branch as a Transport Planner to help develop important transport planning technical guidance, frameworks and tools such as the Guide to Transport Impact Assessment, Design of Roads and Streets and Transport Access Indicators. You will support projects that help shape the future of the transport system and deliver better outcomes for customers and communities across NSW.

Working within the Technical Guidance and Frameworks team, you will contribute to the development and improvement of transport planning guidance, strategic frameworks and planning tools. You will undertake research and analysis, prepare clear technical advice and documentation, and work collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders across Transport.

You will support updates to existing guidance and the development of new products, contribute to project scoping and delivery, and help translate complex transport planning information into practical resources for practitioners. You will also have opportunities to contribute to innovative and data-informed approaches that strengthen the integration of transport and land use planning.

The role will suit someone who enjoys working across different subject areas, can manage competing priorities and is comfortable contributing to multidisciplinary projects in an evolving policy and planning environment.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

This is a permanent position based in Milsons Point, NSW.

About you

You are a collaborative and motivated transport planning professional who brings:

· Experience contributing to transport planning, infrastructure, policy, consulting or public-sector projects.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience analysing data and spatial information, undertaking research and interpreting information to inform evidence-based planning outcomes.

· Experience supporting project scoping, planning and delivery, including interpreting, developing and refining transport planning guidance, frameworks and methodologies.

· The ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured reports, briefs, technical documents and other planning deliverables.

· Confidence working collaboratively with subject matter experts, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across government or industry.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or complex information clearly to different audiences.

· The ability to organise your day-to-day work, respond flexibly to changing priorities and escalate complex or sensitive matters appropriately.

· A solid foundation in transport planning principles, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in planning, engineering or a related discipline.

· Curious, proactive and motivated to support industry leading transport planning practice.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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