Transport Planning Engineer

About the roleIn this role, you will provide specialist advice on traffic management, transport planning and road network activities, while contributing to projects and initiatives that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability across Greater Geelong. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex transport issues, support localised investigations and deliver practical solutions for all transport users.

Work type: Permanent full-time
Classification: Band 6 $98,633 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to a range of activities in the area of expertise to develop and implement solutions in line with department strategy and plans.
• Review and provide input into traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes for occupation of or closure of City roads.
• Support innovation and best practice approach in the department for customer and community satisfaction.
• Contribute to building effective relationships with other employees, customers and subject matter experts across the City.
• Execute, monitor, and report on work progress against plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery in line with the relevant regulations and policies.
• Support routine problem-solving and continuous improvement activities by identifying and addressing gaps and inefficiencies to minimise financial waste.

About youTo be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (or other relevant field) or professional experience in transport planning and/or engineering in a comparable organisation.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes.
• Demonstrated skills in rationalising information, providing advice and effectively communicating complex transport challenges to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

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Diversity and Inclusion 
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the CityFrom parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 4 October 2026

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Enquiries: Nicole Kaberry | Principal Transport Planning Engineer | [email protected]

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