Traffic Engineer

• Permanent full time - 35 hour week
• 9 day fortnight option

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

We are currently seeking Traffic Engineer's to join our Roads & Traffic department in our City Assets directorate. As a Traffic Engineer, you will play a vital role in managing and improving the transportation infrastructure within our community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in traffic engineering to enhance safety, efficiency, and accessibility for residents and visitors alike. 

• Assist in all stages of investigating and delivering facilities to manage traffic, parking, walking and cycling in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct traffic and parking assessments for proposed developments and infrastructure projects.
• Analyse traffic data and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop effective traffic management strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies to coordinate transportation planning initiatives and address community needs.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from residents regarding traffic, parking, walking and cycling issues and propose solutions to mitigate problems.
• Review and approve traffic management plans for construction projects to ensure compliance with approved standards and regulations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in traffic engineering and incorporate them into project designs and plans as appropriate.

About the person 

• Tertiary qualifications (degree level) in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering, and eligible to become a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in the traffic and transport areas of strategic planning.
• Working experience in the design of traffic facilities and in the day-to-day management of local traffic issues including participation on local traffic committees.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Transport for NSW and Austroads Guidelines and Australian Standards.
• Thorough knowledge of the NSW Roads Act and NSW Road Rules.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written (English) communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with other staff and consultants.
• Current ‘Class C’ Drivers Licence.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration package for the right person, starting at $92,107.24 to $105,923.32 gross per annum + Super + Civil Liability Allowance (3.5%).

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include: 

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 3 weeks sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• Access to Leaseback vehicle/ Car allowance

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Brendan MacGillicuddy, Coordinator Traffic & Transport on 02 9911 6396 or at brendan.macgillicuddy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au. 

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Thursday 2 May 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0076 or email  april.mccarthy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups. 

The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.