Road Corridor Manager

City of Ipswich; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion

Learning and development

Health and well-being

Leave options

Salary packaging

Job summary

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Road Corridor Manager to lead the safe and efficient management of Ipswich's road corridor operations. This permanent full-time role sits in the Works and Field Services leadership team and requires a strong track record in operational management and traffic management.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, resource allocation and service delivery across council-controlled roads, manage temporary traffic management activities, and report on outcomes to ensure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering traffic management design and operations balancing safety, operational and community outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage complex stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of traffic and road corridor management legislation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of technical specialists responsible for road corridor operations across council-controlled roads.
• Oversee planning, budget, resource allocation and service delivery for road corridor operations.
• Manage temporary traffic management activities in line with standards and best practice.
• Align, measure and report on the delivery of outcomes to meet resourcing targets.

Skills

Leadership

Traffic management design

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering

Education

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering

Job description

Lead the safe and efficient management of Ipswich's road corridor operations.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and people-focused leader to join our Works and Field Services leadership team as Road Corridor Manager.

In this pivotal role, you will lead a diverse team of technical specialists responsible for managing road corridor operations across council-controlled roads.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead a well-driven team of specialists, fostering a positive, accountable, safety-first culture
• Manage road corridor operations, including planning, budget preparation, resource allocation and service delivery
• Oversee temporary traffic management activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practice
• Align, measure and report on the delivery of outcomes to ensure resourcing targets are met

View the position description for further details about the position.

About you

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in operational management together with:

• Substantial experience in the delivery of traffic management design and operations with the ability to balance operational, safety and community outcomes
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to build productive relationships and manage complex stakeholders
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, standards and guidelines relating to traffic and road corridor management
• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering
• The ability to align with our values of safety and wellbeing, collaboration, communication, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time position with a salary commencing from $138,742 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About us

Ipswich is a city where heritage, growth and opportunity come together. As one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions and one of its oldest provincial cities, Ipswich offers a unique mix of proud communities, natural landscapes, vibrant urban centres and an exciting future. Our people play an important role in shaping this future. Across a range of services, professions and specialist functions, our teams work together to support a liveable, inclusive and sustainable city for our thriving community. We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership.

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Closing date: 14 October 2026

Please direct any related questions to [e-mail] .

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.