TRANSPORT PLANNING AND GAMES COORDINATION SPECIALIST

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services 

Branch: Transport Assets and Operations  

Salary Range: Band 8: AUD: $150,432.00 - $162,791.00 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time 

Duration: Up to 24 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed). 

Location: Brisbane Square 

Our Business

Infrastructure Services Group (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

Transport Assets and Operations (TAO) plays a vital role in managing Brisbane's transport network, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and freight across our roads, bikeways and shared paths. Through the management of critical transport infrastructure and operational services, TAO helps keep Brisbane moving and supports the city's growth, liveability and economic prosperity.

The Role

This opportunity is a once in a lifetime chance to play a crucial role in preparing our city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Transport Planning and Games Coordination Specialist will act as a central point of coordination for the Games transport planning and transport readiness issues between various internal and external stakeholders. Supporting the Senior Manager Major Projects Planning, the successful individual lead the coordination, integration and documentation of Council’s review of transport matters relating to the Games projects, including venues, the Athlete Village and state-led transport initiatives, while also leading the coordination of Council’s transport program for Council-led projects and operational readiness activities.

To be successful you will have:

• highly developed and demonstrated experience of interpersonal and negotiation skills with an ability to build positive working relationships to influence key stakeholders
• excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and advocacy skills with a proven ability to effectively influence, communicate, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• demonstrated experience of high level analytical, research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesise and summarise complex issues, identify contentious and emergent issues and develop practical recommendations and options for their resolution
• extensive demonstrated experience in transport planning, strategic planning, infrastructure planning or transport program coordination including tertiary qualification in civil engineering, transport planning, urban and regional planning or another relevant technical transport discipline
• proven leadership of projects to deliver high-quality transport planning and infrastructure solutions that represent value for money, are ‘fit for purpose’ and meet the needs of a growing city

This role requires a Criminal History Check and a tertiary qualification in civil engineering, transport planning, urban and regional planning or another relevant technical transport discipline.

You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

We are also advertising a similar role in the same team:

Band 7: Principal Transport Planning and Games Coordinator 

https://www.livehire.com/careers/brisbanecitycouncil/job/EF8RC/CGFF4DBU2/principal-transport-planning-and-games-coordinator

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours and arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please email Dim Amarandos via dimitrios.amarandos@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 at 11.55PM AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.