Senior Traffic & Road Safety Engineer — Lead Safe Streets

Rockhampton Regional Council

Rockhampton Regional

On-site

AUD 127,000 - 135,000

Full time

4 days ago
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12% employer super
Salary sacrifice option
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Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council in Rockhampton seeks a Senior Engineer (Traffic and Road Safety) to lead traffic engineering, road safety assessments and transport planning for the region. You will deliver safer, smarter, and more connected roads through complex analyses and major infrastructure projects.

The role provides technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project influence within regulatory frameworks, with a permanent full-time appointment.

Qualifications

  • Recognised expertise in traffic engineering, road safety and transport planning.
  • Experience delivering complex engineering assessments and advice.
  • Knowledge of transport legislation and road safety standards within regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead traffic and road safety assessments and advise on major infrastructure projects.
  • Deliver complex engineering analyses to inform transport planning and corridor management.
  • Provide technical leadership and influence strategic decisions with diverse stakeholders.
  • Navigate governance frameworks to ensure compliant, safe road outcomes.

Skills

Traffic engineering
Road safety
Transport planning
Stakeholder engagement
Regulatory governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Traffic Engineering

Tools

GIS
AutoCAD

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council in Rockhampton seeks a Senior Engineer (Traffic and Road Safety) to lead traffic engineering, road safety assessments and transport planning for the region. You will deliver safer, smarter, and more connected roads through complex analyses and major infrastructure projects.

The role provides technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project influence within regulatory frameworks, with a permanent full-time appointment.

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