Description:
About the role
This role is to oversee E-scooter operations and formulate active transport datasets to support the delivery of the Hobart Transport Strategy 2024 and help to provide for modal choices for the Hobart Community.
Role accountabilities include:
- Oversee the Council's hire-and-ride e-scooter permit, including renewals, audits, KPIs, and reporting to the Council.
- Conduct regular meetings with the hire-and-ride operator and the E-scooter Interagency Discussion Group, ensuring meeting minutes and records are maintained to support community safety.
- Administer operator fees, fines, and e-scooter confiscations.
- Analyse usage data and collaborate with the Roads Team and community to identify safe locations for e-scooter parking bays.
- Develop and manage asset management documentation for e-scooter parking.
- Create and implement a strategy to make active transport data available to stakeholders via public portals such as the City of Hobart website.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Urban Active Transport Officer Position Description
About you
The ideal candidate should possess a diploma level qualification or higher in Planning, Engineering, Economics or related field, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the field. Additionally, a Current Driver's Licence and Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People card are required.
A positive, can-do attitude and want to work in a friendly team environment are essential. If you have excellent attention to detail and excel in a high-volume work environment, then this may be the role for you.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Daniel Verdouw, Manager City Transport, on 0484 055 593 or email daniel.verdouw@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal , and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Monday 21 April 2025.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.