City of Ryde Council

Site Compliance Engineer (Traffic)

• Drive positive change for the city's road network
• Rostered day off every three weeks
• Salary commencing at $95,322.42

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and well-being programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Site Compliance Engineer to help maintain safe and efficient traffic conditions across the City’s public road network. In this role, you’ll conduct site inspections, ensure compliance with traffic regulations, while working closely with developers and key stakeholders to minimise construction-related disruptions. You'll also provide expert advice on traffic management plans, enforce road safety standards and contribute to future transport planning initiatives.

About You

As a Site Compliance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of traffic management across the City’s public road network during construction periods. Your key responsibilities will include conducting regular site inspections to identify compliance and safety issues, interpreting technical traffic management plans, and advising developers on road safety and regulations. You'll also monitor construction sites to ensure necessary permits are in place, collaborate with key stakeholders to coordinate traffic management, and help enforce penalties for non-compliance.

In addition, you will also have:

• Degree in Engineering (Civil) or any other relevant discipline
• Class C Drivers Licence
• White Card
• PWZ Card
• knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads, Transport for NSW’s Technical Standards, and relevant legislation
• expertise in resolving traffic issues and reviewing technical traffic documents
• excellent time management and multitasking skills
• ability to research and report on traffic-related topics with minimal supervision.

Your commencing salary will be in the range from $95,322.42 to $112,003.84 p.a + superannuation depending upon relevant skills and experience. 

Culture & Benefits

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Opportunities for work / life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy a holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date:  Sunday 6 April 2025 11:30pm

For more information, please see the position description or contact David Anderson on (02) 9952 8199 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety