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Senior Transport Planner (Relocate to Perth)

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In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
Lead transport planning projects, develop technical capabilities, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams on transportation projects.
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Company Description

“AECOM has given me so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different.” – Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead,NZ

Come grow with us.

As our population grows, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring and replacing older infrastructure, allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

How you’ll make a difference

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to join our Advisory team in Perth to support our growing business. This is an exciting time for you to join our high performing Transport Advisory team where you will:

  • Contribute to and lead the development of a number of transport planning projects, ranging from precinct planning to business case input for transport infrastructure of regional significance 
  • Develop your strong technical capabilities as part of high performing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver planning and assessment on road, port, public transport, and active transport projects
  • Assist with identifying new business opportunities and proactively keeping abreast with industry trends and interacting with our global leaders in your technical practice areas of interest. 

Join our high-performing team delivering a diverse pipeline of major transport projects—including highways, public transport, and freight—for public and private clients across Australia and New Zealand. 

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in traffic, public transport, and/or active transport planning and analysis.
  • Expertise in transport planning for cities, regions, corridors, and multiple transport modes.
  • Strong technical report preparation and ability to communicate complex transport analysis effectively.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, geography, mathematics, or transport planning, with a drive for delivering high-quality work.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated and ambitious professional who is seeking continued professional development and is seeking opportunities to deliver technical excellence in existing and new business delivery. Working on a wide range of transportation projects of regional and national significance, this role will give you the opportunity to develop and shape your career.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us (Benefits – choose 4 to align with the role)

  • Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate
  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
  • Volunteer and representation leave
  • Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Top Skills

Engineering
Geography
Infrastructure
Mathematics
Transport Planning

AECOM Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

Level 21/420 George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000

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