- Tertiary qualifications in Traffic Engineering (or a related engineering discipline)
- Demonstrated experience in traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety and parking management.
- Strong knowledge of relevant standards (Austroads, TfNSW and the Roads Act)
- Proven ability to analyse data and deliver practical solutions
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Nice to have (but not essential):
- Experience in Road Safety Audits, traffic investigations and data analysis.
- Experience with Local Traffic Forums or government processes
- Parking systems or transport modelling experience
View the full Position Description here:
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire.
- A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with appointment at a salary in the range of $104,564 to $121,153 (dependent upon skills and experience), or for someone at a more junior level you may start at a lower range
- 12% Superannuation
- Private car lease
- Career development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Flexible work hours
- Potential relocation assistance (in line with Council’s relocation policy)
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact: Kevin Craft, Acting Strategic Engineering Coordinator. Ph: (02) 6626 7372.
Closing date: 12pm (NSW time), 9 July 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.
