Public Transport Service Planner
Core
Designing and optimizing public transport networks (especially bus) to improve frequency, coverage, connectivity, and customer outcomes while integrating with land use and placemaking.
Role type
Senior IC public transport service planner
Builds
Bus network plans, service optimization strategies, integrated transport strategies, and stakeholder engagement materials
Domain
Urban planning + public transport
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Public transport planning, bus network planning, service optimization, integrated transport planning, spatial analysis, data interpretation, travel behavior analysis, stakeholder engagement, report writing, presentation skills, GIS/mapping proficiency
Preferred skills
Major event service planning experience, Brisbane 2032 Olympic/Paralympic Games interest, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, experience with transport planning tools
Responsibilities
Identify opportunities to improve network frequency, coverage, and connectivity; use data and spatial analysis to craft service recommendations; develop strategies to encourage public transport use; support integrated transport and land use planning; collaborate with government and community stakeholders; prepare reports and presentations; monitor and evaluate service performance; contribute to public consultation workshops; guide junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC