Are you passionate about creating more sustainable, connected and liveable communities? The City of Vincent is seeking an enthusiastic Active Transport Officer to lead initiatives that encourage walking, cycling and public transport while supporting positive travel behaviour change across our community.
- Permanent, full-time position based in Osborne Park with free parking
- Salary Range $99,146-$103,506 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At the City of Vincent, we’re driven by our vision to be courageous, clever and creative – bold in our ideas and deeply connected to our community. We’re committed to making a difference by delivering high-quality services that improve the lives of our residents.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a career with real benefits:
- Five weeks leave (four weeks annual leave plus an additional one-week special leave each year)
- 12 days personal leave
- Up to 15.5% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- 7-years pro-rata Long Service Leave for Local Government
- Heavily discounted Beatty Park Leisure Centre membership and Fitness Passport options
- Paid study leave and study assistance (conditions apply)
- Purchased Leave options available
- Corporate Discounts for health insurance providers
- Employee Assistance Program for you and immediate family members
About the Role
The Active Transport Officer plays a key role in encouraging more sustainable travel choices across the City through the promotion of walking, cycling and public transport. Working closely with teams across planning, operations, sustainability and public health, you will lead the delivery of the City’s Bicycle Plan and travel behaviour change initiatives that support a reduction in private car use. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the development and implementation of the City’s Bike Network Plan
- Delivering programs that promote sustainable transport options for employees, residents and local businesses
- Supporting community engagement initiatives such as Your Move Schools, Walking School Bus and Your Move Workplace programs
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to achieve outcomes aligned with the Enhanced Environment Strategy, Public Health Plan and Place Plans
- Preparing reports and recommendations to support active transport initiatives and outcomes
What we’re Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Travel Demand Management principles, including Your Move programs and behaviour change initiatives
- Considerable working knowledge of Australian Standards relevant to traffic, cycling and pedestrian planning
- Experience preparing reports, submissions and strategic documentation
- Demonstrated experience identifying, developing and delivering community programs that encourage and promote behaviour change
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of disciplines
- Relevant qualifications and/or considerable experience in transport planning, travel behaviour change or a related field
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online from the Vincent jobs board and include a CV and cover letter, which outlines your suitability to the role. To discuss your application or for any questions, contact Ryan Gibson on (08) 6112 5828.
Applications close on Monday 20 July 2026 at 5:00pm.
The City of Vincent is an organisation that values the diversity of our staff and promotes a workplace that actively welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Vincent.
Attachments:
- Active Transport Officer - Position Description (July 2026).pdf
