- Temporary Full Time – 3-year contract
- $111,811.22 – $123,329.39 pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
- Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs
Who we are
There are not many places in Australia quite like Surf Coast Shire, where you can surf at world-class locations like Bells Beach Djarrak, drive along the scenic coast on the Great Ocean Road, or explore the many waterfalls set in tranquil rainforest.
The shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and the charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, visit and experience an exceptional quality of life.
Surf Coast Shire Council services the community, striving to be innovative, flexible and committed to business excellence. As a workplace Council provides opportunities to do meaningful work that benefits our community and offers the chance to add to a great team culture. Our workforce is representative of the towns and communities it serves.
We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.
Your new career
Join our Integrated Planning Department and play a pivotal role in shaping how people move around the Surf Coast for years to come.
As our Strategic Transport Lead, you'll establish Council's strategic transport planning function, leading the delivery of a three-year roadmap that embeds transport planning into the way we plan, design and grow our communities.
Working across the organisation and with key external partners, you'll influence the future of public, active and integrated transport while supporting vibrant, connected places where people love to live, work and play.
What you will bring to the role
You’re a strategic and collaborative professional who enjoys turning ideas into action and influencing positive outcomes. You'll be motivated by the opportunity to build new frameworks, bring people together and help shape the future of transport planning across the Surf Coast.
To thrive in this role you will have:
- strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate long-term vision into practical, achievable outcomes.
- exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to work across teams and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
- a proactive, innovative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to lead change and establish new ways of working.
- well-developed project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
- and a genuine passion for creating connected, sustainable and liveable communities through integrated transport planning.
Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements
- A tertiary qualification in strategic transport planning, land use planning or a related discipline (qualification check conducted).
- Demonstrated experience in strategic transport planning including strategy and policy development.
- Understanding of movement and place frameworks, mode hierarchy development and active transport planning.
- A pragmatic problem solver and facilitator able to navigate complex strategic transport planning matters with diverse stakeholders.
- Well-developed relationship management and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public, Councillors and staff.
- Experience in applying a project management approach to strategic planning projects.
- A strong appreciation of the Surf Coast Shire Context.
We also need you to have:
- A current Victorian driver’s licence and working With Children Check
- The permanent right to live and work in Australia
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
- Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading.
For more information
You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [Position Description PDF]
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Kate Sullivan, Manager Integrated Planning on 5261 0600.
How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
- cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.
Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 12 July 2026.
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.
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