Senior Transport Planner - ( 2600000M )

Description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning and Advisory team in VIC to work on a range of exciting projects locally and nationally. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of responsibilities, from problem solving and innovation, data analysis, report writing, stakeholder and community engagement, and developing client relationships.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the foremost experts in transport, landscape architecture, design, and urban planning in Australia. Your role will also involve working across disciplines within our transport team including engineering, design and analytics.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Deliver a variety of transport planning projects as a transport planning technical specialist with a focus on public and active transport, transport strategies, precinct master planning, community and stakeholder engagement, and large-scale events

• Provide technical guidance with regards to transport planning solutions for our clients and contractors, and supporting stakeholders and clients throughout proposals and projects

• Applying good practice and innovative solutions to meet client needs and achieve desired outcomes, while aligning with relevant standards and guidelines

• Manage projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget meeting all deliverable requirements

• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and work with an energetic and motivated team of professionals in a supportive and encouraging environment.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Town Planning or a related discipline

• Minimum 5 years of previous transport planning experience

• Ability to describe complex transport issues in an easy to understand and presentable manner

• Desire to work across multiple projects simultaneously, engaging with teams and clients effectively, be hands-on and driven to deliver

• Experience in delivering high quality reports and presentations

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, First Nations relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3003 Transpt-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 28, 2026, 8:22:50 PM

Req ID: 2600000M

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans