Road Safety & Transport Engineer

Department of Transport and Planning; Victoria; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Traffic and Transport Engineer to provide expertise on externally funded projects across Metro Melbourne, including complex signalised intersections and road upgrades.

You will advise consultants, review traffic and access solutions, interpret SIDRA reports and road safety audits, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a safe arterial network.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil or traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of traffic modelling and planning processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide traffic and transport engineering expertise for externally funded projects.
• Review complex signalised intersections, road upgrades, SIDRA reports, and road safety audits.
• Advise consultants and stakeholders and ensure safe arterial network outcomes.

Skills

Traffic modelling

Planning functions

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Civil/Traffic engineering degree

Job description

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The role provides traffic and transport engineering expertise to assess and respond to externally funded project applications across Metro Melbourne. This includes complex signalised intersections and road upgrades, ensuring proposals meet relevant standards, safety requirements, corporate guidelines and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities include advising consultants and stakeholders, reviewing traffic and access solutions, interpreting SIDRA reports and road safety audits, solving engineering issues, and negotiating successful outcomes. The role also supports government traffic and transport objectives, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures project reviews are completed efficiently while maintaining a safe and functional arterial road network.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

• Uses sound judgement and problem-solving skills, applying policies, processes and available information to identify practical solutions.
• Communicates with confidence and influence, using clear, logical reasoning, facts and evidence to achieve positive outcomes.
• Embraces continuous improvement, contributing ideas, maintaining quality and delivering effective work, even under time pressure.
• Takes ownership of outcomes, understanding how their work supports organisational objectives and consistently following through on commitments.
• Works collaboratively and shares knowledge, building positive relationships, supporting colleagues and contributing to team success

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant or civil/traffic engineering discipline (mandatory), with knowledge of traffic modelling and planning functions and processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with effective customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver work effectively.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

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For further information about the role, please contact Dimitrios Chrysis, Team Leader Project Advice at [e-mail].