Senior Transport Planner (9901)

Group and Team: Strategic and Regulatory Services
Location:Council Centre
Employment status: Temporary (2 years) Part-time 0.6 FTE
Classification: Municipal OfficerLevel 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $119423 to $129372 (pro-rata) 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
• Do you want to have a positive impact on the community

About the role

Role accountabilities include:

• Lead the design planning and delivery of strategic transport projects and policies in collaboration with project managers engineers and planners.
• Drive bestpractice transport strategy and policy development to support a contemporary sustainable urban environment.
• Champion sustainable mobility by developing and managing projects that promote active and public transport across Hobart.
• Lead engagement with the community stakeholders and partners to shape future transport strategies and projects.
• Prepare clear highquality reports briefings and presentations for Elected Members senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Build strong partnerships across government agencies industry groups and the community to support coordinated transport outcomes.
• Provide guidance and leadership to planners and engineers helping communicate complex issues and build shared solutions.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record checkand Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision mission and values.

How to apply

If youre passionate aboutour beautiful Cityand ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards wed love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Daniel Verdouw Manager City Transport on 0or email

All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 15 March 2026.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.