City of Perth

Senior Transport Engineer

• $121,110 - $128,317 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Transport Engineer in the City of Perth, you are primarily responsible for the design of traffic engineering projects to maintain and improve the transport networks in the City. The position will develop projects from the initial feasibility stage through to concept design and working with internal teams through delivery, ensuring projects meet the required design standards and safety requirements. The position will also undertake other traffic engineering tasks such as Road Safety Audits, review of Traffic Impact Assessments as well as mentor and supervise junior staff members.

Reporting to the Urban Transport Lead within our Transport & Urban Design team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Take a lead role in the concept design and development of traffic engineering projects and programs such as the City’s Two-way Streets program, Parallel Walks program, and Cycle;
• Provide technical advice to assist in the delivery of capital works projects including major streetscape upgrades, intersection modifications, and traffic management schemes; 
• Undertake the analysis of crash statistics, accident investigations, and research, determine and design accident remedial measures and prepare Black Spot funding submissions; and
• Develop project briefs and manage the delivery of projects through the design phase including budget control, quality control, and the management of consultants and contractors.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in traffic engineering, transport planning, civil engineering, or other relevant discipline with proven industry experience;
• Extensive experience in traffic engineering design and traffic operations in the urban context preferably in Australia and in a Local Government environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge and contemporary best practice experience in traffic engineering including Road Safety Audits and the review of Traffic Impact Assessments; and
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the plan, design and delivery of traffic engineering projects

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months)

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 6 April 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.