Senior Traffic & Road Safety Engineer – Lead Safer Roads

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work/Life Balance

Large employer with strong culture

Superannuation contribution 12%

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Senior Engineer (Traffic and Road Safety) in Rockhampton. The role focuses on delivering safer, smarter roads and involves complex traffic assessments, infrastructure projects, and corridor management to influence regional travel.

The position is permanent full-time, with a 72.5-hour fortnight and salary between AU$127,128 and AU$134,882 per year, plus superannuation. A satisfactory police check is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised expertise in traffic engineering, road safety and transport planning.
• Experience delivering complex engineering assessments and advice.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence decisions across stakeholders.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and governance within a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safer, smarter and more connected roads for the community.
• Provide technical leadership and drive transport solutions.
• Conduct complex traffic and road safety assessments for major projects.
• Engage with industry professionals, agencies and stakeholders to solve challenges.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Road safety

Transport planning

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Senior Engineer (Traffic and Road Safety) in Rockhampton. The role focuses on delivering safer, smarter roads and involves complex traffic assessments, infrastructure projects, and corridor management to influence regional travel.

The position is permanent full-time, with a 72.5-hour fortnight and salary between AU$127,128 and AU$134,882 per year, plus superannuation. A satisfactory police check is required.