Strategic Transport Planner

Willoughby City Council

Sydney NSW (Hybrid)

Road Transport (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Government - Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

113,171.04 – 122,002.39 per year

Strategic Transport Planner

Play a key role in shaping safe, sustainable transport outcomes.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including WFH options, RDOs, and access to Fitness Passport.

Salary from  113,171.04 to  122,002.39 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.

Make a Difference Where You Work

The Strategic Transport Planner plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient and sustainable transport planning across the Willoughby Local Government Area. The role integrates transport and land?use planning to support long?term growth, improve accessibility and deliver place?based outcomes, particularly within the Chatswood CBD and other key growth precincts.

Why Join Us?

Career Development: Build your expertise through professional development opportunities within a progressive Council committed to investing in its people.

Flexibility and Wellbeing: Be part of a workplace that values balance, flexibility, and the wellbeing of its staff.

Sustainability Focus: Support initiatives that promote active travel, reduce emissions, and deliver more liveable, connected communities.

About the Role

As the Strategic Transport Planner, you will:

Improve accessibility and deliver place?based outcomes, particularly within the Chatswood CBD and other key growth precincts.

Work collaboratively across Council teams and with external stakeholders to embed transport outcomes into strategic planning

Deliver safe, efficient and sustainable transport planning across the Willoughby Local Government Area.

Support the delivery of strategic transport projects that align with Council priorities, promoting walking, cycling and public transport through improved connections, infrastructure and safety.

Engage and build relationships with communities, businesses, government agencies and internal teams to inform evidence?based transport decisions.

Provide high?level transport planning advice on planning proposals, rezonings and major developments, ensuring alignment with Council strategies.

What You’ll Bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Transport Planning or an equivalent discipline, with significant relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience applying transport planning principles including active transport, public transport integration, and travel demand management.

Ability to apply NSW planning frameworks to integrate transport outcomes into strategic land use planning and precinct development.

Analytical thinking, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex planning environments to deliver balanced outcomes for movement, place and community.

Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to undertake and interpret transport and traffic data.

Ability to work collaboratively with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Proven problem?solving skills to address complex transport planning challenges.

Exceptional written, verbal and report?writing skills.

Desirable:

Experience in local or state government or similar planning environments.

Knowledge of NSW development control legislation and regulations.

Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description (PD) is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 11:30pm

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Manager, Traffic and Transport Planning at daniel.sui@willoughby.nsw.gov.au