Sutherland Shire Council

Graduate Traffic Engineer

• Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing local traffic and transport networks.
• Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
• Engage with various stakeholders to make impactful contributions to community transport solutions.
• Contribute to innovative traffic management strategies that align with community goals.

About Us

We are a forward-thinking council dedicated to fostering a connected and sustainable community in the Sutherland Shire. Our Traffic and Public Domain Services Unit plays a crucial role in managing transport and public domain services, ensuring that our community's needs are met while enhancing their quality of life.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and efficient local traffic network, we strive for excellence in all our services, guided by our Community Strategic Plan. We value collaboration and innovation, making us an ideal place for emerging professionals to make a difference.

Position Overview

The Graduate Traffic Engineer will assist in providing safe and sustainable traffic and transport solutions for the community. This role involves developing technical documentation, providing advice, and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to meet project and customer needs.

Reporting to the Team Leader of Traffic and Transport Services, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of traffic plans, managing consultant engagements, and supporting grant applications. You will also assess development applications and provide technical inputs on traffic and transport matters.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and possess a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative environment.

• Recent graduate or nearing completion of a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid Class C Driver Licence.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection and reporting.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to various stakeholders.

We are looking for an individual who is goal-oriented, possesses critical thinking skills, and can work well within a team. Your proactive approach to problem-solving will be essential in delivering effective and timely traffic solutions for the community.

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of advert closing.
• Package: From $76,424 - $81,008 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Temporary full-time position 35 hours per week with 19 day month flexitime option available. The position is expected to be available for 12 months. 
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Darren Price, Traffic Engineer, dprice1@ssc.nsw.gov.au , for any job specific enquiries.

Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, lkilshaw@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description.