Waverley Council is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Traffic Engineer to lead the delivery of our transport and mobility programs in alignment with Waverley Community Strategic Plan, and People Movement and Places strategy
Why join us?
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Permanent Full Time
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35 hours per week
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Salary: $108,010.63 - $124,212.21 plus 12% Super
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Agile working opportunity – Work 3 days a week from office
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Benefit from a 9-day fortnight, providing flexibility and improved work-life balance
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Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
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Based in Bondi Junction within 5-minute walk of the train station
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Ongoing professional development and training
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Community focused, values driven service
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Wellness that works for you! From skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy
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Employee Assistance Program
The Role
In this role, you will:
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Play a key part in improving the safety and amenity of road users and the broader community.
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Lead and support a number of initiatives in response to ongoing needs, Council policies and plans, stakeholder concerns, and major project development.
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Work with the community, stakeholders, and partners to inform technical and engineering work to develop recommendations to senior staff and elected decision makers.
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Develop and implement innovative traffic and transport strategies that improve network efficiency, reduce congestion, and optimise parking arrangements across the local area, and seek to align with Waverley’s People Movement and Places strategy and other strategic plans.
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Advance current priorities including shared bike parking and management schemes, local area traffic management concepts, traffic control device implementation, and line marking plans.
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and/or related discipline and extensive relevant experience.
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Knowledge of NSW Road Rules and Local Government policies, procedures, and compliance requirements with an understanding of relevant guidelines, standards, regulations and Acts relating to traffic and transport.
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Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with the community on policy, transport, and road safety issues.
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Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and records keeping management packages such as TRIM. Working knowledge of transport design and analytical software, such as CAD, SIDRA, VISSIM and GIS desired.
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Excellent written, oral, report writing and presentation skills.
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Ability to listen, reason, negotiate effectively and resolve technical problems.
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Intermediate project management skills and proven ability to achieve project objectives within set timeframes.
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Competent skills in developing questionnaires/surveys, collating the results and analysing statistical data.
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Class "C" drivers licence.
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Commitment to EEO, OH&S, risk management, environmental protection and ethical principles.
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A strong commitment to delivering quality customer service.
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A positive, professional and co-operative approach to working with others.
Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process.
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information, contact, Manager, Integrated Transport, Simon Mueller, [email protected]
How to apply?
To be considered for this role, you will need to provide:
1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for the role
2. A current resume detailing your relevant experience
3. Complete online questionnaire demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria
4. All applications must be submitted through the Council’s website. waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs
About Waverley Council
At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Customer Focus guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected].
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.
We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices
