Eurobodalla Shire Council

Traffic Coordinator

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a permanent full time role in the Technical Services team, based at the Moruya Administration Office. The successful candidate will co-ordinate traffic related activities for Council including the enhancement of sustainable transport options for our community.

Your main duties will include:

• Overseeing the activities of the Local Traffic Committee including preparation of reports to Council.
• Investigating and reporting on issues submitted to the Local Traffic Committee.
• Providing technical expertise into the development of forward works programs for traffic facilities.
• Developing, monitoring and maintaining traffic models for specific areas such as CBDs and other precincts.
• Overseeing the development, monitoring and review of Pedestrian Access Mobility Plans (PAMPS) and parking plans for all major traffic precincts on a priority basis.
• Implement priority actions within Council’s Road Safety Plan and oversee the activities of Council’s Road Safety Officer

About you

You will be a highly skilled and forward-thinking individual to ensure Eurobodalla continues to have well-planned, safe and effective roads, drainage and other public infrastructure for the local community. You will have a can-do attitude and demonstrate the following:

• Experience and practical understanding of road design and traffic management principles, guidelines and standards.
• Diploma in Civil Construction, equivalent or related tertiary qualification combined with demonstrated experience in a relevant field.
• Sound working knowledge of the Roads Act 1993 and the Road Transport Act 2013 and associated regulations.
• Ability, initiative, aptitude and preparedness to develop skills in traffic management to a high level.
• High level written and oral communication skills.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $91,853.58 to $112,293.96 gross per annum consisting of:

• $82,379.89 to $100,712.07 base salary
• $9,473.69 to $11,581.89 superannuation (at 11.5%)

A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is available with this position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Tom Franzen on 0419 475 823.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 6 April 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.