Title:  Transport Planner

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 

About the Role

Job Location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne

The role drives integrated, place-based transport and land use outcomes across Spatial Planning programs, with a strong focus on supporting growth area and greenfield development.

In metropolitan and regional greenfield areas, the role leads transport planning inputs to precinct and corridor planning by supporting network design, developing transport plans, identifying key transport stage gates, and integrating projects into Infrastructure Contribution Plans and Works in Kind arrangements.

The role also contributes to established urban area planning by informing integrated transport plans, identifying place-based transport needs, and sequencing transport programs aligned with development and employment growth.

Working closely with network transport planners, the role supports strategic land use and transport integration, including greenfield PSP sequencing, growth corridor planning, and identifying housing and employment opportunities aligned with existing and future network capacity.

The role collaborates across strategic and operational teams, working seamlessly with land use planners to deliver coordinated spatial planning outcomes.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who: 

• Enjoys aligning day-to-day work with broader strategy and turning plans into clear, practical actions.
• Can communicate ideas clearly and logically, tailoring messages to different audiences.
• Enjoys building and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and resolving issues constructively.
• Can apply critical thinking to interpret guidelines, solve problems, and gather information when needed.
• Has the ability to make sound decisions by analysing options and working collaboratively when required.

Click here to access the Position Description.

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• A minimum of five (5) years demonstrated professional experience in transport planning and/or traffic engineering. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience in greenfield development planning and/or Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) preparation is highly desirable (Desirable)
• A relevant tertiary degree in civil engineering or equivalent engineering degree (Desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. 

How to apply 

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 07th of May 2026.  

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.  

For further information about the role, please contact Tom Haysom - Manager Transport Planning & Infrastructure via Tom.haysom@transpor.vic.gov.au

Redeployees  
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy 

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