Georges River Council

Traffic Engineer

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

About The Role 

This is a permanent, full-time role which is instrumental in providing a high standard of Traffic Engineering Services. This includes the installation of new traffic facilities and continued maintenance of facilities. You will take ownership of continuous improvement strategies and have a pivotal role in achieving an efficient and safe environment for vehicles, pedestrians and other road users. 

As part of our award-winning Assets and Infrastructure directorate, the Strategic Placemaking team work to ensure the City's assets are strategically managed across the specific categories of roads, footpaths, open space, storm water, drainage, buildings and other structures.

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight 
• Full time salary from $87,770.80 - $101,695.64 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

We’re looking for someone with demonstrated experience in traffic and transport, but you’ll also bring a customer focused approach and can-do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community. 

• Tertiary Qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, or in the process of obtaining such qualifications
• Registered Professional Engineer or should be eligible for registration as Professional Engineer in accordance with the NSW registration laws, where applicable
• RMS certification for the preparation and implementation of traffic control/ management plans
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated understanding of traffic and transport issues and principals
• A high level of computer literacy with sound working knowledge of traffic engineering modelling software, GIS (mapping) software, Council corporate software and Microsoft Office
• Ability to present accurate, clear concise and timely reports on traffic matters
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Qian Liu, Coordinator Traffic and Transport on 02 9330 6126.

 Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

 Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.