Coordinator Transport Technical Services

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Nambour; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid work model

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Regional Council is seeking a Coordinator Transport Technical Services to lead safe, reliable transport delivery across the Sunshine Coast. Manage critical transport assets, drive smart solutions, and influence investment and improvement programs for road, active transport and parking networks.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape future transport through asset management, and deliver customer-focused outcomes with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience delivering transport operations, infrastructure asset management or technical services.
• Strong expertise in traffic engineering, road safety and transport network operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team delivering critical transport services across one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
• Drive the performance, safety and reliability of the Sunshine Coast's road, active transport and parking networks.
• Provide strategic leadership across traffic engineering, intelligent transport systems, electrical assets and network operations.
• Champion innovation and smart technology solutions that enhance community safety, accessibility and mobility.
• Influence major transport initiatives, asset investment decisions and continuous improvement programs that shape the future of the region.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Traffic engineering

Road safety

Transport operations

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Strategic decision-making

Education

Civil Engineering

Transport Planning

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Coordinator Transport Technical Services

Lead the future of transport on the Sunshine Coast through innovation, asset excellence and safer, connected communities.

Closes in 2 weeks

Closes

Category

Other

Location

Sunshine Coast (Multiple Locations)

Type

Temporary/Max Term Full-time

Above Award Contract

Location: Nambour

Vacancy No: 7240

Temporary - Full-time (until Oct 2030)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Lead the delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable transport services that keep the Sunshine Coast moving. In this key leadership role, you'll oversee the management and performance of critical transport infrastructure assets, ensuring our road, active transport and parking networks continue to meet the needs of a growing community.

Drive innovation, operational excellence and long-term asset sustainability. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you'll shape the future of transport through smart asset management, strategic decision-making and customer-focused solutions that enhance safety, accessibility and network performance across the region

• Lead a high-performing team delivering critical transport services across one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.
• Drive the performance, safety and reliability of the Sunshine Coast's road, active transport and parking networks.
• Provide strategic leadership across traffic engineering, intelligent transport systems, electrical assets and network operations.
• Champion innovation and smart technology solutions that enhance community safety, accessibility and mobility.
• Influence major transport initiatives, asset investment decisions and continuous improvement programs that shape the future of the region.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

About you

A confident and forward-thinking leader, you'll combine technical expertise with commercial acumen to shape the future of transport on the Sunshine Coast.

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience delivering transport operations, infrastructure asset management or technical services.
• Strong expertise in traffic engineering, road safety and transport network operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving high-performance outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and provide trusted technical advice.
• RPEQ registration will be highly regarded.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating aninclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility:We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras:Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

For specific enquiries contact Amy Anderson during business hours on 0433 579 481.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail] .

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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