Strategic Urban Planner
We are seeking a strategic urban planner responsible for implementing our active transport strategy. This role involves providing urban and transport planning, strategy and policy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement services.
* Project planning, management, procurement, contractor management, and administration of various projects to ensure successful delivery.
* Developing reports, briefings, presentations, and other materials on best practices in active transport planning.
* Analyzing stakeholders, engaging, liaising, and consulting related to projects and strategy and action plan implementation.
* Managing small teams and programs while ensuring effective resource allocation.
* Preparing procurement documentation and associated approvals documents.
* Preparation of briefings, progress reports, and departmental correspondence.
* Liaising with team members, internal, and external clients.
* Establishing a future walking infrastructure and promotion program.
* Delivering tasks under tight timeframes with high standards and minimal supervision.
* Identifying strategic needs and priorities for active transport networks and facilities including options and recommendations for specific issues.
* Providing expert advice to the director (active transport) and senior officers on project risks, issues, and opportunities.
Desirable requirements include a degree or equivalent experience in transport planning, policy analysis, or project management related to active transport. Additionally, proficiency in data analysis and software applications relevant to urban planning is highly beneficial.