Road Safety Projects Officer

• Maximum Term Contract to 30 June 2025
• $86,288.94 to $99,232.28 per annum + Super
• Participation in Council's 9 day fortnight scheme

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.

We are currently seeking the services of an experienced and innovative Road Safety Project Officer. This is a wide role encompassing not only behavioural road safety education, but also influencing the implementation of infrastructure to improve the safety of road users. The role works closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to enhance road safety in our community.

Role responsibilities:

• To develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate road safety strategies and programs, including pedestrian safety and safe bicycle usage.
• To foster new and existing partnerships and encourage wider community ownership and participation in road safety issues utilising innovative technical solutions, modern management and the safe systems approach to road safety.
• To provide road safety audits, assessments, advice and information and work together with the team on various traffic and transport projects.
• To implement road safety initiatives aimed at improving road safety and reducing casualties within the City of Canada Bay.
• Assist in championing community engagement as required using innovative techniques and approaches.

To be successful in this position you will need the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in Traffic Engineering, Traffic Planning or Community Education (with relevant experience). Similar Tertiary qualifications (with relevant experience) or extensive knowledge and experience in a relevant field such as Behavioural Sciences, Education, Communication and related disciplines.
• Proven ability to design, promote, implement, evaluate and monitor community programs.
• Demonstrated experience in consultation processes, particularly with community groups.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including report writing, and the ability to relate to people across a range of backgrounds.
• Able to represent Council with a broad range of agencies, professionals and the community, as well as the ability to work individually and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience in research and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence

 Ideally, you will also possess:

• Experience in Local Government or an organisation of similar complexity.
• Experience with financial management of projects or programs.
• Experience with, or knowledge of, contemporary construction and maintenance techniques

What’s on offer

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

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 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, Skin Cancer Checks)

Closing Date: 6 May 2024 at 11.30pm.

For further information on this position, please see position description or contact Brendan MacGillicuddy, Coordinator, Traffic and Transport on 9911 6396.

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”.