Network Operator

Transurban; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working and leave options

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company in Sydney is seeking a Network Operator to monitor traffic flow and respond to incidents. You will coordinate with emergency services and operate key systems while ensuring effective communication in high-pressure environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong decision-making skills and attention to detail. This is a casual 12-month position with full availability required, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in high-pressure environments.
• Sound decision-making and situational awareness.
• Ability to complete structured training and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor traffic flow and respond to incidents using ITS, CCTV, and other systems.
• Coordinate with emergency services and dispatch response crews.
• Log incidents accurately and escalate issues as needed.
• Communicate updates via Variable Message Signs and digital platforms
• Log incidents accurately and escalate issues as needed
• Support training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Strong communication skills in high-pressure environments

Sound decision-making and situational awareness

Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

Ability to complete structured training and assessments

Experience in traffic operations or emergency response coordination

Job description

Overview

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About the Role

This is a 12-month casual position, based in Sydney (various locations available). This role requires full availability, including weekends and public holidays, as the roads we manage operate 24/7.

Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor traffic flow and respond to incidents using ITS, CCTV, and other systems
• Coordinate with emergency services and dispatch response crews
• Operate key systems including ventilation, drainage, and fire panels
• Communicate updates via Variable Message Signs and digital platforms
• Log incidents accurately and escalate issues as needed
• Support training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills in high-pressure environments
• Sound decision-making and situational awareness
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to complete structured training and assessments
• Experience in traffic operations or emergency response coordination (preferred)

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience - whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [e-mail].

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.