Description Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs. AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility. DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure, Planning & Environment CLASSIFICATION: Grade I SALARY: $106,005 to $122,966 pa 12% employer contribution to superannuation Plus 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance in addition to your Base Salary REPORTING TO: Team Leader City Transport EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Full Time THE POSITION: To provide a leadership role in the area of Traffic Planning within the city of Albury, including investigation, analysis, modelling, design, and project management. The position will assist with the development of strategic plans relating to traffic and city growth and requires regular interaction with staff across council and with external stakeholders and agencies to achieve the expected outcomes. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise and lead an effective team capable of delivering up to date strategic transport solutions and road safety programs Provide effective staff management, including recruitment, performance management and employee development, employee motivation and fostering of team harmony Assess, manage and mitigate the transport impact of future developments and urban renewal projects to improve residential amenities and ensure accessibility and safety Act as the custodian of transport strategies and plans such as the CBD Parking Strategy and MOVE: The Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy, ensuring understanding across council, and facilitate delivery of actions from all relevant teams Develop and implement strategic transport actions identified in relevant council strategies including but not limited to the CBD Parking Strategy 2020-2025 and MOVE: The Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy Coordinate the development and implementation of Road Safety improvement programs including cost estimates and expenditure forecasts Supervise and lead an effective team capable of delivering up to date strategic transport solutions and road safety programs Provide effective staff management, including recruitment, performance management and employee development, employee motivation and fostering of team harmony Assess, manage and mitigate the transport impact of future developments and urban renewal projects to improve residential amenities and ensure accessibility and safety Act as the custodian of transport strategies and plans such as the CBD Parking Strategy and MOVE: The Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy, ensuring understanding across council, and facilitate delivery of actions from all relevant teams Develop and implement strategic transport actions identified in relevant council strategies including but not limited to the CBD Parking Strategy 2020-2025 and MOVE: The Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy Coordinate the development and implementation of Road Safety improvement programs including cost estimates and expenditure forecasts Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence and training. Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS. Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity’s Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity’s Code of Conduct. Qualifications KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal Our People External Our Community Contractors and Developers Professional groups Transport for NSW, Department of Transport Victoria, City of Wodonga and other government agencies Consultants EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 35 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed in advance with your supervisor. On occasions there will be a requirement to attend meetings and events outside of normal business hours. This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely. In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award, this position will attract a 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, which is calculated on the base weekly rate of pay. This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, including manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical declaration will be required to be completed prior to commencement. This position requires the employee to lodge an annual Pecuniary Interest Return. This position is delegated with certain powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council under the AlburyCity Delegations of Authority in accordance with section 378 of the Local Government Act. This position requires evidence of a current Australian National Police Check. This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing. This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots as required. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Degree in Urban Planning or other relevant field Class C (Standard) Driver's License (Compulsory to have and to maintain) DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Post graduate degree in Urban Planning Experience in customer engagement and facilitation EXPERIENCE Demonstrated experience in transport planning, strategic planning, urban planning, or similar field A minimum 3 years working in the transport industry or local government sector SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Thorough understanding and competence in the following areas; Transport Engineering and management practices Transport planning, specialising in placemaking Best practice active transport guidelines and standards Community engagement and consultation, including analysis of any collected feedback and data Demonstrated experience in delivery of objectives and actions identified in strategies and masterplans Demonstrated experience in development and delivery of policies and procedures Program management Standards and procedures relating to road design and transport management Acts and regulations relating to transport Road safety Programs and initiatives High Level of computer literacy and knowledge of relevant computer applications including MS Office, and design software such as Illustrator or equivalent
