Senior Traffic & Transport Engineer

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 101.000 - 123.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working arrangements

Monthly RDO

Descrizione del lavoro

Moonee Valley City Council – Moonee Ponds VIC seeks an experienced Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer to lead investigations, assessment, 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, reporting to the Coordinator Traffic & Transport.

Competenze

• Degree in civil engineering, transport planning or related field.
• Substantial experience in traffic engineering or transport planning.
• Experience in local government or comparable environment.
• Knowledge of Road Management Act, Road Safety Act and Austroads standards.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and community consultation experience.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and budgets.

Mansioni

• Lead investigations and assessments related to traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety and parking.
• Deliver and coordinate projects from the Municipal Parking Strategy and transport policies.
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical advice for senior management and Council.
• Manage transport and traffic projects from concept through delivery.
• Develop and review transport, parking and traffic management policies and plans.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, government agencies and community groups.
• Represent Council at meetings and stakeholder forums.
• Analyze transport data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide expert advice on legislation, standards and best practice.

Conoscenze

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Formazione

Degree in civil engineering or transport planning

Descrizione del lavoro

Moonee Valley City Council – Moonee Ponds VIC

• 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.