Head of Transport

• SEO role with market competitive salary plus 11.5% super
• Full time permanent opportunity delivering key transport projects that will have a positive, long lasting impact on the City
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible

About City of Port Phillip

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about

We are seeking an ambitious, future focussed transport leader to join the City Growth and Development Division as the Head of Transport. Reporting to the Manager City Planning and Sustainability you will lead an engaged and experienced team of transport professionals to implement our Integrated Transport Strategy, and design and deliver a range of significant projects to enhance the liveability of our City. 

You will lead strategic, complex, and high-profile projects that contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan and ensure that our transport strategy and delivery is integrated with our work to create great places.

To be successful in this role you will be a strategic transport professional with leadership experience in similarly complex environments who creates positive team cultures and is driven to deliver great outcomes for the community. You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgement and problem-solving skills and have a proven track record of delivery.

What you might do

Provide visionary leadership and deliver strategic, complex, and high-profile projects that will enhance our vibrant city. 

Lead, mentor and inspire an engaged team of professionals across the transport strategy and transport safety teams to deliver key priorities including the Integrated Transport Strategy.

Ensure Council’s transport management and planning functions are met and incorporate contemporary management and professional standards.

Develop a positive workplace culture, with a focus on people management with care and empathy, strong communication and emotional intelligence.

Provide clear communications internally and externally, and promote excellent customer service 

Who we are looking for

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate staff, and build high performing teams that are aligned, engaged, and collaborative.
• Significant experience with project management and post implementation review of transport projects, strategies and activities.
• High level of professional knowledge of transport and parking management practices and demonstrated experience to think strategically, analyse complex situations and develop innovative and practical solutions in an effective, fair, and transparent manner.
• Sound judgement, political awareness and demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a political environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive rapport and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic goals through negotiation, persuasion, and the use of superior interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues and ideas to a variety of audiences in a busy, complex, and political environment.
• Qualifications in Transport or a related field.

Our work environment

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally while planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community

What’s in it for you

We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 

Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.

Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Important Pre-Employment Requirements 

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
• Sufficient proof of right to work in Australia, and Sufficient proof of identity
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria found on the Positions Description.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Mike Fisher, Manager City Planning and Sustainability via email at Mike.Fisher@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 8 June 2025. 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (Head of Recruitment, Workforce Systems and Experience) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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