Transport Planner Engineer - TMR

Requisition ID: 97645 

Job Category: Infrastructure 

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Are you an experienced planner looking to influence and grow Hatch’s service offerings in Queensland? We are seeking a Transport Planner Engineer who is Brisbane based  to build a strong project pipeline and to lead and support major multi‑modal transport planning initiatives across Queensland. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to projects aligned with the Queensland Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan, the OnQ Framework, the Project Assurance Framework (PAF), and Infrastructure Australia requirements. In this role, you will apply strong project management capability and specialist transport planning expertise to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused outcomes for Queensland communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ability to leverage your professional network to help develop a strong future pipeline of work.
• Lead and support the delivery of major transport planning projects, including initiatives linked to the Queensland Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan.
• Provide specialist advice to ensure planning outcomes are fit for purpose, maximise benefits, align with network objectives, and gain stakeholder support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including TMR regions, Translink and local governments) to achieve integrated transport planning outcomes.
• Manage project interfaces across related planning initiatives to ensure seamless coordination.
• Support your Manager with various activities including project reporting, cash-flow management, briefings, and preparing technical presentations.
• Contribute to a positive, high‑performance team culture focused on customer outcomes and quality delivery.

What You’ll Bring

You will bring proven experience in delivering complex transport planning or infrastructure projects, with the ability to balance multi‑modal priorities to achieve effective corridor outcomes. You will have strong technical expertise in major multi‑modal transport planning projects delivered through PAF or OnQ frameworks, along with highly regarded skills in areas such as transport modelling, bus network development, corridor travel metric assessments, benefit identification, public and active transport planning and operations, complex option development and assessment, and movement and place principles. Tertiary qualifications in planning or engineering, supported by a minimum of five years’ relevant project or technical experience, are also valued. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, and management of project interfaces. Your strong written communication abilities particularly in report writing and contributing to OnQ and PAF documentation will ensure high‑quality deliverables. Additionally, you will be an effective problem‑solver who can anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and develop strategies that support the successful achievement of project objectives.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.