Senior Transport Engineer (Strategic)

About the role

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer (Strategic) to lead the long-term planning of an integrated, safe, accessible and sustainable transport network. The role translates the Council's Integrated Transport Plan into evidence-based strategies, priorities and infrastructure investment recommendations that respond to population growth, changing travel needs and community expectations. It works across engineering, transport and land-use planning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Integrated Transport Plan and its strategic planning framework, aligned with local, regional and state priorities.
• Develop integrated transport strategies, policies and action plans applying Movement and Place, Healthy Streets, Safe System and people-centred planning principles.
• Plan long-term network needs through corridor planning, transport modelling, capacity and performance analysis, and integration with land-use planning and growth forecasts.
• Develop infrastructure investment priorities and long-term programs using asset condition, network performance, risk, levels of service and lifecycle data.
• Provide strategic advice on transport planning, traffic engineering, road safety and major developments, and build partnerships with government agencies, transport operators and internal stakeholders.
• Develop business cases, grant submissions and funding strategies.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or another engineering discipline recognised for Engineers Australia membership) and eligibility for membership.
• Significant recent experience overseeing civil engineering planning for large transport networks.
• Significant experience in strategic transport planning, network planning and infrastructure investment planning.
• Knowledge of Australian and NSW legislation, standards and frameworks for transport planning, traffic engineering, road safety and infrastructure planning.
• Experience developing transport strategies, investment plans and prioritisation frameworks.
• Ability to advise government agencies, stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Current Class C driver's licence and a General Construction Induction (White Card).

What we offer

• Full-time permanent position, 35 hours per week, with a salary of $112,296.82 to $125,694.47 exclusive of super, plus a leaseback or vehicle allowance and a 3.5% civil liabilities allowance.
• Hybrid working and flexi-time, discounted gym membership, career development and annual salary increases under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
• Long service leave after 5 years, employee assistance program, salary packaging options and relocation support for candidates moving to the region.

Applications close on 15 November 2026 and require a resume and a detailed cover letter in PDF format.