POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
Senior Active Transport Project Engineer
POSITION NO:
102001
DIVISION:
Planning and Place Making Division
BRANCH:
Strategic Transport and Sustainability
UNIT:
Strategic Transport
REPORTS TO:
Coordinator Strategic Transport
POLICE
CHECK
REQUIRED:
No
WORKING WITH
CHILDREN CHECK
REQUIRED:
CLASSIFICATION:
Yes
Band 7
PREEMPLOYMENT
MEDICAL
REQUIRED:
No
Yarra City Council supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders,
culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people,
women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or
queer.
We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and
actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our
people.
POSITION OBJECTIVES
The position overall objectives are to:
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Provide effective engineering expertise and project management to deliver
walking and cycling projects
Provide well informed advice that assists with the delivery of other transport
projects in Yarra
Provide expert advice and assistance to the Strategic transport Coordinator, and
senior management regarding approaches to increasing active transport across
a wide cross section of society.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
The Municipality is committed to efficiently and effectively servicing the community to
the highest standards, protecting, enhancing and developing the City’s physical and
social environment and building the population and business base. A major
imperative of the Organisation is the introduction of a best value framework with an
emphasis on customer service and continuous improvement.
Senior Active Transport Project Engineer
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The Sustainability and Strategic Transport Branch forms part of the Planning and
Place Making Division. The Sustainability and Strategic Transport Branch consists
of three teams: Strategic Transport; Environment; and Waste and Urban Agriculture.
The Active Transport Project Manager operates within the Strategic Transport unit of
the Branch and reports directly to the Strategic Transport Coordinator. The Strategic
Transport team work closely with other teams in the City Works division who are
responsible for road assets.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Strategic Transport Coordinator
None
Other branch staff members, other departments,
Executive and Councillors
External Relationships: Residents, industry and commercial business, schools
State Government, transport operators and other agencies
and organisations in the transport field.
Position reports to:
Position Supervises:
Internal Relationships:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Functional Responsibilities
 Deliver projects using budgets relating to active transport
 Effectively manage budgets and ensure that the Strategic Transport Coordinator
is abreast of the progress of delivery of projects within them
 Assist with the preparation of strategy and policy documents that encourage the
use of active modes of transportation
 Assist with responses to questions relating to active transport in Yarra from the
public, Councillors, colleagues, State Government and other bodies
 Assist with the preparation of Council reports
 Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Council colleagues
 Prepare submissions to State Government and other organisations regarding
active transport
 Identify any funding opportunities available, including Federal Government, State
Government and Statutory Authorities and co-ordinate submissions.
 Attend and respond to actions relating to the Bicycle Advisory Group and the
Inner Council Bicycle Forum.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The person is accountable for the provision of effective, efficient and professional
project management and delivery of active transport projects. This involves:
 Project identification
 Project scoping
 Community consultation
 Consultation with other relevant teams within Council
 Finalisation of designs
 Preparation of material for contractor tendering
 Management of contractors
 Verification that works have been completed satisfactorily
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Safety and Risk
 Minimise risk to self and others and support safe work practices through
adherence to legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures.
 Report any matters which may impact on the safety of Council employees,
community members, or Council assets and equipment.
Sustainability
 Embrace the following Sustaining Yarra principles through day to day work:
o Protecting the Future
o Protecting the Environment
o Economic Viability
o Continuous Improvement
o Social Equity
o Cultural Vitality
o Community Development
o Integrated Approach
Yarra Values
 Behave according to the following values which underpin our efforts to build a
service based culture based on positive relationships with colleagues and the
community:
o Respect
o Teamwork
o Innovation
o Sustainability
o Accountability
o Integrity
EXTENT OF AUTHORITY
The person has the following extent of authority:
 To engage with other professionals across the organisation, with externals and
with relevant advisory committees of Council to progress the objectives and
outcomes of the project
 To engage in conversations with Councilors under the guidance of the Assistant
Director Planning and Placemaking
 To write correspondence to advance projects towards milestones
 To prepare reports for Council under the guidance of the Coordinator Strategic
Transport.
 To award contracts under council procurement guidelines
Authority is mainly governed by the Council’s standard procedures and practices but
discretionary judgment is required to interpret their practical application.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
 Under general supervision, the Active Transport Project Engineer is expected to
draw upon several years of professional project management experience and
expertise to make sound judgment, solve problems and make decisions within the
guidance provided.
 The Senior Active Transport Project Engineer is required to exercise professional
judgment and adaptability in identifying and recommending practical options in
relation to improved active travel outcomes, and the balance between public
transport and residential needs.
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 The position requires effective work across the organisation.
 The position requires an understanding of how Local Government projects in
contested street space need to be identified, prioritised and delivered by having
due regard to political, community and business aspects.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Specialist Skills and Knowledge
 A very good knowledge of current trends, innovations and emerging issues in the
provision of active transport field.
 Proven project management skills.
 Solid consultation skills and the proven ability to draw on other’s expertise to
navigate complex situations.
 Very solid knowledge of, experience in and understanding of the principles, theory
and practice of relevant traffic management, engineering guidelines, statutes and
acts.
 Ability to undertake complex investigatory tasks.
 An ability to identify potential solutions and make consistent and clear
recommendations that hold up to scrutiny
 Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, manage time and work expediently.
 Proven engineering design skills and computer aided design (CAD) skills.
(AutoCad 2000).
 An appreciation of broader transport needs and considerations pertaining to
traffic, freight, car parking and street based public transport to inform decision
making on active transport modes.
 Well-developed general computer skills (MS Office and MS Project, and record
management systems such as TRIM).
 Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.
 Tender preparation, procurement, evaluation and management
 An appreciation of the broader role of streets and the importance of place making
when making decisions on how road space should be designed and used.
Management Skills
 Excellent project management skills and ability in managing time, setting
priorities, planning and organising own work.
 Proven ability to coordinate activities to achieve objectives and deliver agreed
outcomes to set timeframes and within budget constraints.
 A sound working knowledge of risk management and how to mitigate against
risks.
 Proven ability to manage consultants/contractors under their control.
 Proven ability to represent Council at public meetings on matters pertinent to
Transport.
Interpersonal Skills
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Ability to positively contribute, in a team environment, to the strategic directions of
the Branch.
 Ability to solve problems through discussion, negotiation and teamwork.
 Ability to work effectively with others across the organisation.
 Commitment to service ethic and personal service excellence.
 Proven ability to foster and gain the cooperation, assistance and support from a
range of people, including residents, community groups, Councilors, Council
officers, etc.
 Proven skills in effective negotiation and consultation.
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 Openness and flexible approach.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with specific experience in project
management.
 Specific training in traffic engineering is highly desirable.
 Proven extensive experience in project management including sensitive projects
with many stakeholders.
 Proven experience in local government engineering and dealing with sensitive
community consultation.
 Proven experience in bicycle route design (on road and off road).
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
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Proven ability in successfully undertaking project management of complex
multi-stakeholder projects.
Proven ability in successfully undertaking community consultation in relation to
works, services, projects and programs including implementation of a coordinated and integrated planning approach.
Familiarity with relevant standards and emerging best practice regarding to
active transport projects in street environments
Experience in writing, running, and evaluating tenders for infrastructure and
service provision.
Ability to produce and asses concept design plans for new pedestrian and
cyclist facilities
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