Are you an experienced transport planning professional looking to shape Queensland’s future? As a Principal Planner, you’ll lead the delivery of major multimodal transport planning projects across the state, applying your advanced project management expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver outcomes that support a safe, efficient, and integrated transport network. This is a unique opportunity to influence high-profile initiatives, including those aligned with the Queensland Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan.

Job details

An exciting permanent opportunity exists within the Department of Transport and Main Roads for a Principal Planner to contribute to major multi modal transport planning projects across Queensland. Working within the Major Planning Projects team, you will support high profile initiatives and help shape an integrated, safe and efficient transport network.

The Principal Planner applies advanced project management expertise and specialist transport planning knowledge to lead and support the delivery of major multi modal transport planning projects across Queensland. A key part of the role is to also lead and manage TMR's interface with major planning projects delivered by external agencies.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, manage and support the delivery of major multi modal transport planning projects, including those identified in the Queensland Government's 2032 Delivery Plan, in accordance with TMR's OnQ Framework, Queensland Treasury's Project Assurance Framework (PAF), and Infrastructure Australia requirements.
• Manage and coordinate TMR's interface with major external planning initiatives (e.g. Brisbane Metro Expansion), ensuring alignment of scope, timing, and outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including TMR regions, local governments, and delivery partners) to achieve integrated and effective transport planning outcomes.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role
• Project Management: demonstrated experience leading and delivering complex multi modal transport planning or infrastructure projects, with the ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and stakeholder interests to achieve balanced corridor and network outcomes.
• Technical Specialist: proven experience providing technical advice on major transport planning projects within structured frameworks such as PAF and/or OnQ. Demonstrated technical expertise across areas such as transport modelling, bus network development, corridor travel metric assessment, benefit identification, public and active transport planning and operations, and complex option development and assessment.
• Although not mandatory, a minimum of five years' relevant experience in planning, engineering or related discipline would be desirable.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:
• Work/life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• City location close to active and public transport, with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member.
• Generous leave and superannuation.

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/693590/26

Closing Date: Monday, 13 July 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  693590 26 Role Description (Word, 569KB)