Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
The Transport Team sits within the Infrastructure Strategy Department and plays a key role in shaping how people move around Greater Dandenong. The team develops policies and strategies, provides specialist advice on transport and road safety matters, assesses development proposals and works with government agencies, developers and the community to improve transport outcomes across the municipality. This role has been created to support Council's growing transport planning program and increasing demand for strategic transport advice, policy development and development assessment activities.
As the Strategic Transport Planner, you will help deliver Council's transport priorities by developing transport policies, strategies, plans and programs that support safe, accessible, sustainable and integrated transport outcomes. You will provide expert advice on transport, traffic and parking matters, prepare business cases and funding submissions, contribute to transport and road safety initiatives, and assess planning permit applications and major development proposals. The role will also support Council's advocacy with State and Federal government and help create a safer transport network for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, children, older people and people with limited mobility.
About you
You are a transport planning professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical problem solving. You understand the relationship between land use, transport, parking and road safety, and can provide clear, evidence-based advice to support decision-making. You enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders and are committed to delivering positive transport outcomes for the community.
You will bring:
· Qualifications in Transport Planning, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
· Experience developing and implementing transport policies, strategies, plans and programs.
· Experience assessing planning permit applications, development referrals and transport impacts associated with development proposals.
· Sound knowledge of transport planning, traffic management, parking, road safety, active transport and inclusive mobility.
· Working knowledge of the Victorian Planning Scheme, Austroads guidelines, Australian Standards and relevant transport legislation.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret transport data and develop evidence-based recommendations.
· Experience preparing transport studies, business cases, grant applications and funding submissions.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, submissions, briefings and presentations.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
· A brief cover letter
· Your resume
· Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Strategic Transport Planner – 348.1 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 13 November 2026
Further information: Lynsey McGarvey, 8571 5397
