As our Road Safety Officer, you will lead impactful road safety programs, analyse trends and risks, and work with key stakeholders to deliver initiatives that improve the safety and wellbeing of our community. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will help shape the future of local transport and road safety for the Shellharbour Local Government Area.
You will be at the forefront of developing, implementing, and evaluating vital road safety programs and plans that make a tangible difference. Your analytical skills will enable you to assess crash data and identify risks, while your project management expertise will ensure the successful delivery of community-focused road safety programs.
Reporting to the Senior Transport Engineer, the Road Safety Officer is responsible for the preparation, implementation and promotion of road safety programs for the Shellharbour Local Government Area. You will provide road safety advice for designs, projects, actions and strategies led by Council. Liaise with community groups, schools, the media, Local Transport Forum, Transport for NSW and the NSW Police Service.
Ideal Candidates Will Bring:
We are looking for passionate individuals who possess a blend of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields such as Behavioral Sciences, Health Promotion, or Engineering.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing effective road safety programs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, particularly with community and educational groups.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
- Analytical skills for data interpretation and trend identification to support transport planning.
- Project management experience, including budget handling and outcome delivery.
- A current NSW Driver’s License and a valid Working with Children Check clearance.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time (Standard hours are Monday to Friday; however, occasional weekend work may be required)
- Commencing salary range from $92,894 - $102,562 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Bi-Annual Bonus Payments, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.
Please Note:
- This position requires a current "Working with Children Check" clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012 for Paid workers.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Stephanie Luo, Senior Transport Engineer on (02) 4221 6276
Closing date: Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 11:30pm.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
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