Bayside Council

Senior Traffic and Road Safety Engineer

• Provide specialist engineering advice to enhance parking, traffic and road safety
• Enjoy great family-friendly benefits and an excellent workplace culture
• $108,863.41 to $121,927.19 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.
About the Role

Provide high level traffic engineering services to contribute to the efficient, safe and equitable traffic and road system to meet legislative and compliance requirements.

The role is responsible for the provision of specialist technical advice on traffic, transport, parking and road safety engineering advice to Council and stakeholders across a range of engineering matters.

Level of scope also includes various planning, development, operation and facilitation of traffic and transport activities including road safety programs.
You can also expect to;

• Provide specialist technical advice including detailed assessments on engineering and road safety matters and matters related to major developments and major infrastructure proposals to minimise impacts on local road networks.
• Undertake parking, traffic and road safety investigations, programs and projects to achieve quality outcomes in line with legislation and industry best practice in line with legislative and industry best practice.
• Manage road safety education programs and resources to increase community awareness and capacity to respond to road safety issues.
• Assess, determine and implement strategies and engineering solutions to improve and maintain traffic efficiency, equitable parking supply and, safety of road users consistent with industry practice, and legislative requirements.
• Prepare funding submissions and administer grants for the treatment of traffic matters.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Engineer with the following:

• A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering which satisfies eligibility requirements for Member of the Institution of Engineers (Australia).
• Current Drivers’ Licence Class C.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.
Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).
Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F24/725 – Senior Traffic and Road Safety Engineer 
Deadline: Friday 08 November 2024

Salary Range: $108,863.41 to $121,927.19 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation

Enquiries: Sam Lindsay Coordinator Traffic and Road Safety via email at sam.lindsay@bayside.nsw.gov.au or via phone on 0473 301 398
Background Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.