Why Join Georgiou – A STRABAG company
Georgiou Group has partnered with Koppens Construction to deliver the Cairns Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Stage 1 Project, supporting the restoration and resilience of critical transport infrastructure across Far North Queensland.
This project involves a diverse range of civil construction, rehabilitation and slope stabilisation works across multiple brownfield sites on one of Australia's most scenic highway corridors. As our Traffic Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of these works while maintaining access for the travelling public and local communities.
FIFO and accommodation options are available for candidates residing within South East Queensland.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of traffic management outcomes on a complex and high-profile infrastructure project while working alongside an experienced and collaborative project team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Georgiou—now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe’s largest construction technology groups—you’ll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity. For nearly 50 years, we’ve built Australia’s infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.
With Georgiou’s local knowledge and experience and STRABAG’s forward-thinking innovation, we’re delivering projects that connect communities, develop people, and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.
- Build impact that lasts – work on iconic projects shaping Australian communities.
- Grow without limits – access world-class training, mentoring, and career pathways across Australia and STRABAG’s global network.
- Flexibility that works for you – enjoy wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, and support to help you stay connected to life beyond work.
- Belong and be supported – inclusive facilities like free hygiene products, parental and prayer rooms, and wellbeing programs.
- A culture that cares – our values of Care, Integrity, and Excellence guide everything we do.
- Reward for your work – competitive packages, annual reviews, and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer / Traffic Manager to join our Cairns DRFA Stage 1 team. You'll play a critical role in planning, coordinating and delivering traffic management solutions across multiple work fronts, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of road users, local communities and project personnel throughout construction activities. The role requires close collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, Transport and Main Roads, and key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of this important infrastructure project.
- Lead all traffic management activities across the project.
- Develop and implement Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes.
- Coordinate road closures, lane restrictions and traffic staging requirements.
- Manage traffic control subcontractors and monitor site compliance.
- Conduct inspections, audits and safety reviews of traffic management operations.
- Liaise with Transport and Main Roads, local authorities and project stakeholders.
- Support community engagement and notifications relating to traffic impacts.
- Provide regular reporting on traffic management performance and compliance
Your Skills and Experience
- Experience as a Traffic Manager, Senior Traffic Engineer or similar role on major civil or road infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of Queensland TMR standards and traffic management requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes.
- Traffic Management Design qualification or TMR-approved Traffic Management Design Training.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Current Driver's Licence and Construction White Card.
Ready to Apply?
If you share our values, thrive in collaborative environments and are looking to make an impact within a growing building business, we’d love to hear from you.
- Click Apply to submit your application online.
- Not the right time? Reach out to Ryan Nguyen, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected] for a confidential chat-we'd still love to connect.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists. We are proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as a great place for women to work.
