Road Transport (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

$109,060 to $118,690 pa (PO4) + superannuation

Ready to contribute innovative transport planning solutions and insights that benefit the South Australian community? Join our team as a Senior Transport Planner and lead transformative change in driving transport initiatives, projects and programs.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport connects South Australians to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need.

For us, it's personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia' s future.

We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Transport Planner you'll lead planning studies to develop integrated transport solutions for priority transport initiatives and prepare business cases incorporating complex analysis, including economic, social and environmental analysis for funding consideration.

You'll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver expert transport planning advice and contribute to the achievement of project goals. This includes working collaboratively and in consultation with a broad range of agency, state and national stakeholders, community groups and the public.

The successful candidate will demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills to successfully engage stakeholders and manage relationships, along with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities impacting on the State's transport system.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate:

• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and negotiate complex issues.
• Experience in managing change initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in preparing high-level technical reports and advice with recommendations.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and diversity.
• Experience and motivation for innovation and driving positive change in transport.

Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of something transformative. You'll work alongside a dedicated and supportive team, where your contributions will be valued and recognised. You'll have the opportunity to drive innovation and creativity, lead impactful programs and work, collaborate with many different individuals, and contribute to meaningful change in transport planning.

We offer opportunities for growth and development along with the opportunity to work on exciting projects that have a real impact for South Australia. The Department offers flexible work arrangements, a wide variety of learning and development offerings and is located in a brand-new building with great work and leisure facilities available.

Requirements

Qualifications in Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline are essential.

Special Conditions

The successful candidate will be required to provide a National Police Check (NPC) prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

Some out of hours and weekend work along with intra/interstate travel may be required.

Remuneration

PO4 - $109,060 to $118,690 per annum 

Enquiries

Planning Lead, Planning and Technical Services

Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement.

Our Commitment

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia. 

As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody. 

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Closing Date: 9:00pm 30 May 2024

Working together to connect the people and places of South Australia

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure works as part of the community to deliver effective planning policy, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure. By harnessing the diversity of our purposes and people we strive to achieve positive outcomes that will improve the lifestyles of all South Australians every day.

See the DPTI Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 for more details about the objectives and outcomes of our work.

See the DPTI Customer Service Charter for more details about our commitment to customer-focused services that underpins our work.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

About us

Working together to connect the people and places of South Australia

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure works as part of the community to deliver effective planning policy, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure. By harnessing the diversity of our purposes and people we strive to achieve positive outcomes that will improve the lifestyles of all South Australians every day.

See the DPTI Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 for more details about the objectives and outcomes of our work.

See the DPTI Customer Service Charter for more details about our commitment to customer-focused services that underpins our work.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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