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We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
About this Position:
We are excited to have a rare career opportunity within the Roads and Infrastructure Directorate as Asset/Traffic Engineer. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, the Asset/Traffic Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing innovative and sustainable traffic management solutions that improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity across the community.
The role also contributes to forward asset planning for the capital works program within the Roads and Infrastructure directorate, providing engineering advice based on level of service and whole-of-life asset performance to support resource planning, project pipeline development, and alignment with internal and external expectations.
This position is part of a multi-skilled team and is required to be flexible and agile. From time to time, this role may be required to support more than one department as the need arises and provide support across the organisation as directed.
What We can offer you:
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- Provision of uniform and PPE.
What we trust you to deliver:
- Apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess issues, evaluate options and contribute to collaborative solutions.
- Align project tasks and resourcing with defined responsibilities and organisational priorities.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, engaging with stakeholders through strong written and verbal skills while encouraging input and diverse perspectives.
- Contribute to high‑quality service delivery and support continuous improvement within the team.
- Develop and assess traffic and transport management plans, identifying opportunities to enhance safety, traffic flow and parking.
- Analyse traffic data, maintain traffic records and assess development proposals for their impact on traffic, assets and parking.
- Coordinate road safety audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards, guidelines and Council policies.
- Work with asset management teams to integrate asset considerations into planning, support budget management and contribute to risk and sustainability initiatives.
- Explore and apply innovative asset and traffic management solutions using data insights and modern tools.
- Lead and participate in the Local Traffic Forum and internal traffic working groups, ensuring alignment with community expectations and regulatory requirements.
What you will need to be successful:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, or a related field.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
Full position description:
Employment conditions : Attractive wages and conditions, including a 70-hour fortnight with an RDO, plus on-call and overtime opportunities.
Salary: A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with relevant skills and experience.
Closing date: Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 11.00AM. Applications will be reviewed as received.
