Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 63950
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 June 2026
Contact Officer: Shane Cox on [email protected] or 0482131401
Details: Roads ACT within the City and Environment Directorate (CED) is seeking motivated and safety-focused individuals to join the Works team as Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Officers.
The Works business unit delivers predominantly in-house services including 24/7 incident response, street sweeping, line marking and signage, roadside furniture maintenance, road grading, and small to medium road maintenance services including asphalt works.
As a TTM Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of these services by ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient traffic control arrangements at worksites. You will contribute directly to maintaining the ACT’s road network while safeguarding workers, road users, and the wider community. We’re looking for reliable and adaptable team players who are safety-focused and committed to delivering quality outcomes for the Canberra community. Working across multiple sites, you will implement temporary traffic management solutions that maximise safety and minimise disruption to road users.
As part of the Works team, you will participate in a range of road and path maintenance activities. The role may rotate across different crews and undertake related duties based on operational requirements, providing opportunities to build new skills and broaden your experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Implement and manage traffic control in accordance with approved Traffic Guidance Schemes and work programs
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Undertake temporary traffic management (TTM) activities to support road maintenance works, including asphalt, signage and repairs
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Contribute to site safety, including risk assessments and compliance with SWMS and SOPs
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Operate plant, vehicles and equipment, including conducting basic maintenance checks
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Use mobile technology and systems to record data, incidents and daily activities
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Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members and engage respectfully with the public
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Identify and suggest improvements to traffic management arrangements
What We Offer
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Permanent, full-time employment in a supportive team environment.
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Opportunities for training and career development.
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A role with a purpose: you will see how you are playing a part in making Canberra a better place
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A chance to contribute to essential public infrastructure and community safety.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
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Traffic Management qualifications and experience.
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Traffic controller (TCR) – essential
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Implement traffic control plans (IMP) – essential.
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CPCWHS1001 - Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card) – essential.
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11084NAT - Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT - essential.
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10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention – essential.
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HLTAIDO11 – Provide First Aid – essential or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
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Current driver’s licence class C is essential, class MR (medium rigid) essential or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
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Competent in mobile software applications on tablets and smartphones.
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Ability to work overtime and nightshifts as and when required.
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This position does require a pre-employment medical.
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This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Applicants are made aware that the essential requirements to be obtained within the six-month period are a mandatory requirement to successfully complete the probation and to be appointed permanently to this position.
Roads ACT will support the successful applicant through the training requirements by organising up to two sessions at the cost to Roads ACT. Should additional attempts be required to obtain the applicable license/certificate in the six-month period, the costs to acquire these will be borne by the successful applicant.
To be eligible to progress beyond GSO5 pay increment 5.3 requires:
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Attainment of a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) or other equivalent relevant certification as approved by the Senior Manager, Roads ACT.
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In the absence of Certificate training providers, Roads ACT supports the attainment of Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) or other equivalent relevant certification as approved by the Senior Director, Works, Roads ACT. After successful completion of the minimum certificate requirements, the pay increment can be increased beyond the GSO5.3 through an accelerated incremental advancement.
Notes: Applicants are required to complete and submit the attached TTM Application Form as a response to application. This recruitment process will also establish a merit pool, which may be used to fill vacancies that arise over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Complete the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Application Form ‘Tell us about yourself’ as response. A current curriculum vitae including contact information of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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