At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the planning of walking, cycling, and micromobility networks in Newcastle.
- Company: Join City of Newcastle, shaping a safer and more connected community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work hours, generous leave, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Newcastle's transport future while working with passionate colleagues.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and stakeholder engagement is essential.
The predicted salary is between 128610 - 128610 $ per year.
Help shape a safer, more connected and accessible Newcastle.
Permanent Full-time opportunity with a 35 hour working week and flexible working arrangements.
The City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Transport Planner – Active Transport to lead the planning and development of walking, cycling and micromobility networks across Newcastle.
As City of Newcastle’s principal active transport specialist, you will turn strategic transport objectives into practical programs, priority projects and funding opportunities.
As the Senior Transport Planner, you will lead feasibility assessments, business cases, technical investigations and stakeholder engagement, providing trusted advice that helps create safe, connected and sustainable transport choices for our community.
Through your work, you’ll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.
Life at City of Newcastle (CN):
- You’ll experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.
- You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community.
- Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local.
- You’ll add value in the moments that matter.
- We achieve a better Newcastle together.
- We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.
- Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture will help you feel a deeper connection with others.
- You’ll do meaningful work sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.
- With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture.
Why join CN?
- At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority.
- We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work-life balance.
- 35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight.
- 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays.
- 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment.
- Paid parental leave for primary carers.
- Industry leading employment conditions.
- Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs.
- Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups.
We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
People with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply.
Don’t just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Remuneration: $128,610.10 + CLA $4,501.35 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.
Contact: Simon Gulliver - Traffic & Transport Manager – 02 4974 5040
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
Senior Transport Planner in Newcastle employer: City of Newcastle, Australia
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