Coordinator Traffic and Transport

Job No: CB18216

Location: Drummoyne, Sydney 

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Full time position, 35 hours per week
• Civil Liability Allowance + Leaseback Vehicle or Car Allowance.
• Participation in 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.

About the role

We are seeking an organised, motivated and motivated professional to lead our Traffic and Transport team.

Leading a busy and dynamic team, you will be responsible for providing operational and specialist technical leadership and advice in the areas of parking, road safety, traffic and transportation management as well as advice in relation to the traffic and parking impacts of development proposals.

Using your expert knowledge and experience, combined with your creative and innovative approach, you will manage the research, design, investigation and delivery of new traffic and parking facilities, including initiating consultation with relevant stakeholders. In liaison with Council’s Construction staff you will oversee and the preparation of briefs and specifications for new traffic, transport and parking projects. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing operational and specialist technical advice and actions in the areas of parking, road safety, traffic and transportation management, and traffic aspects of development proposals
• Pursuing, developing, and implementing principles and innovative technical solutions using a modern approach to traffic, parking and transport management
• Focusing on the strategic planning for transport management for the City of Canada Bay including development and implementation of education strategies; consideration of regional traffic and transport factors; and development and implementation of consultation systems
• Liaising with residents, staff and other Government agencies, organise and participate in stakeholder workshops as well as initiate and coordinate community consultation with residents affected by traffic and parking impacts
• Preparing reports (including reports to the Council), briefs and specifications for traffic and parking projects within the LGA, as well as the budget for traffic parking and transportation investigations and traffic capital works.

About the person 

The successful applicant will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline, and eligible to become a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
• Expert knowledge in traffic management and traffic control
• 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 the preparation, presentation and management of community consultations.
• Advanced computer literacy, preferably in Microsoft Office and Technology One, and associated Local Government applications.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and managing the amenity, complexity, political and legislative environment associated with traffic and transport management.
• Proven ability to manage staff, consultants and contractors
• Experience in managing budgets and delivering projects within agreed specifications and timeframes

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
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more! 

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 Robert Ristevski on (02) 9911 6339 or email robert.ristevski@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 15 September 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, and other diversity groups. 

The successful applicant for this role is recommended to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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