Senior Traffic & Transport Engineer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council seeks a Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer to lead investigations, assessments and delivery of traffic, transport, road safety and parking initiatives across the municipality.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, evidence-based solutions that support safe and efficient movement in our growing community. The role reports to the Coordinator Traffic & Transport and will drive actions from the Municipal Parking Strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in civil engineering, transport planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering traffic, transport, road safety or parking projects within local government or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and guidelines including Road Management Act, Road Safety Act and Austroads standards.
• Advanced project management skills with ability to plan and deliver multiple projects.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and community consultation experience.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and project budgets.
• Strong understanding of transport planning across pedestrian, cycling, public transport and road networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and assessments relating to traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety and parking matters.
• Deliver and coordinate key projects arising from Council's Municipal Parking Strategy and transport policies.
• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and technical advice for senior management and Council.
• Project manage transport and traffic engineering projects from concept through to delivery.
• Develop and review transport, parking and traffic management policies, strategies and plans.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, government agencies, public transport operators and community groups on transport-related matters.
• Manage consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required standards.
• Represent Council at meetings, working groups and stakeholder forums relating to traffic, transport and road safety.
• Analyse transport data and community feedback to identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert advice on relevant legislation, standards and best-practice approaches to traffic and transport management.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Transport planning

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Budget management

Collaborative working

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

• Fixed term, full-time position until 30 June 2027
• Band 7 role - salary commencing at $112,111.94 per annum + 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Monthly RDO available
• Hybrid working arrangements available

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer to lead the investigation, assessment and delivery of traffic, transport, road safety and parking initiatives across the municipality. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable and evidence-based solutions that support safe and efficient movement throughout our growing community.

Reporting to the Coordinator Traffic & Transport, you will play a lead role in implementing key actions from Council's Municipal Parking Strategy and broader transport initiatives, while providing specialist technical advice, project management expertise, and strategic input into transport policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and assessments relating to traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety and parking matters.
• Deliver and coordinate key projects arising from Council's Municipal Parking Strategy and transport policies.
• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and technical advice for senior management and Council.
• Project manage transport and traffic engineering projects from concept through to delivery.
• Develop and review transport, parking and traffic management policies, strategies and plans.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, government agencies, public transport operators and community groups on transport-related matters.
• Manage consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required standards.
• Represent Council at meetings, working groups and stakeholder forums relating to traffic, transport and road safety.
• Analyse transport data and community feedback to identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert advice on relevant legislation, standards and best-practice approaches to traffic and transport management.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in civil engineering, transport planning or a related discipline, with substantial experience in traffic engineering, transport planning or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering traffic, transport, road safety or parking projects within local government or a comparable environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and guidelines, including the Road Management Act, Road Safety Act and Austroads standards.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver multiple projects within competing timeframes.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports and presenting recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and community consultation experience, including working with government agencies, businesses and community groups.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and project budgets.
• Strong understanding of transport planning across pedestrian, cycling, public transport and road networks.
• Ability to work collaboratively while exercising sound judgement and professional autonomy.

For further information about the role, please contact Anna Psarras, on 03 9243 9***. If you'd like to view the Position Description, learn more about what we do, or find out why Moonee Valley City Council is a great place to work, visit our Careers website at https:https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/