Lead Transport Planning Engineer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Urban Growth Projects Branch plays a critical role in shaping the future of the region by delivering sustainable, integrated infrastructure solutions that support population growth and economic development. Working within the Sustainable Growth and Planning Directorate, the branch partners with stakeholders, developers and the community to ensure transport networks and urban environments are well-planned, connected and future ready. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

As the Lead Transport Planning Engineer, you will oversee administration of Council’s Transport Levy. You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction across a range of transport initiatives, influencing behaviour change outcomes, active transport delivery and infrastructure network planning. You will play a key role in developing long-term transport strategies, capital works programs and policy outcomes that support sustainable growth. This is a dynamic and impactful position where you will collaborate across Council and with external stakeholders to influence decision-making and deliver innovative, future-focused transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, report and oversee Council’s Transport Levy, Transport Futures Fund and annual Transport Levy Program
• Oversee the implementation of behaviour change initiatives to support mode shift
• Input to active transport network planning
• Provide technical advice on infrastructure, planning schemes and developments
• Manage transport projects, including consultation, procurement and delivery

This position is based at Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

You are a qualified professional in engineering or transport planning with proven experience delivering strategic transport and infrastructure outcomes. Your background enables you to confidently translate complex planning concepts into practical solutions.

You bring strong leadership capability, with experience guiding teams, influencing stakeholders and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with organisational values.

You are an analytical and strategic thinker, with the ability to interpret data, solve complex problems and develop innovative, evidence-based transport solutions that support sustainable growth.

You are an effective communicator and project leader, confident in managing competing priorities, engaging stakeholders and delivering high-quality outcomes within complex and often politically sensitive environments.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Yolanda Burt during business hours on 07 5441 8209.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.