Georges River Council

Coordinator Traffic and Transport

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.

Our Assets and Infrastructure directorate is responsible for leading, planning, delivering and managing the development in Georges River Council including delivering new infrastructure, services including responding to residential, commercial and industrial growth. Our departments consist of: City Operational Services, City Technical Services, Premium Facilities and Strategic Placemaking.

About the Opportunity

Georges River Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Coordinator Traffic and Transport who will be responsible for leading and delivering Council’s traffic and transport program. As the Coordinator Traffic and Transport you will provide strategic leadership to build a proactive service, delivering an efficient, safe and integrated transport environment in our Local Government Area. Additionally, as the Coordinator Traffic and Transport, you will be responsible for advocating for and seeking funding for active and sustainable transport opportunities for the Local Government Area. 

• Permanent, Full-Time - 35 hours per week
• Salary from $123,891.39 - $143,546.89 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation dependent on skills and experience
• 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance
• Car Allowance
• 9-day fortnight, subject to operations requirements
• Deliver innovative services that promote and support our community
• Located in Hurstville CBD – 5 minute walk from train station
• Take advantage of Council benefits including:
  - hybrid working arrangements
  - wellness perks including flu vaccinations and free counselling
  - access to council leave entitlements including long service leave after 5 years

What We're Looking for:

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications 

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil/Civil & Environmental Engineering.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in local government traffic and/or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in administering the Council Traffic Advisory Committee.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Councillors, Members of Parliament, state government department representatives and the community on traffic and transport issues.
• Experience in preparing high quality concept designs for civil infrastructure road works.
• Extensive knowledge of development application procedures and reporting.
• Understanding of traffic engineering modelling software, GIS (mapping) software, CAD software.
• Ability to provide advice on traffic and road safety issues pertaining to strategic plans and legal proceedings.
• Demonstrated experience in Australian Standards, RMS guidelines, Roads Act and other relevant traffic legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and promote a team environment to achieve team, and broader business objectives.
• Demonstrated experience using Auto CAD.
  

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and 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 Hayley Barnes, Manager Strategic Placemaking on 02 9330 9311.

 Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday 26 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 LGBTQIA+ 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.