Assistant Traffic Management Engineer – Shape City Mobility

City of Perth; Perth; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Perth is seeking an Assistant Traffic Management Engineer to support traffic management planning across the City, including reviewing Traffic Management Plans for construction works and events in the CBD. You will liaise with stakeholders and provide technical advice to minimise impacts on safety, transport and economic activity.

Reporting to the Lead Urban Transport, you will inspect plans, ensure compliance, and oversee daily functions when the Traffic Management Engineer is

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or experience in a related field.
• Well‑developed analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet set timeframes.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide technical advice and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to exercise independent professional judgement, work under limited direction and make sound operational decisions.
• Proficiency in general computer systems and the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving Traffic Management Plans for planned works and events in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, policies and City requirements.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support the development, assessment and approval of Traffic Management Plans.
• Providing technical advice to help coordinate road works and events while minimising impacts on public safety, transport and economic activity.
• Inspecting and monitoring traffic management measures to ensure ongoing compliance; and
• Overseeing the day‑to‑day Traffic Management Planning function during the Traffic Management Engineer’s absence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning & organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent judgement

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Perth is seeking an Assistant Traffic Management Engineer to support traffic management planning across the City, including reviewing Traffic Management Plans for construction works and events in the CBD. You will liaise with stakeholders and provide technical advice to minimise impacts on safety, transport and economic activity.

Reporting to the Lead Urban Transport, you will inspect plans, ensure compliance, and oversee daily functions when the Traffic Management Engineer is