Senior Traffic & Transport Engineer - Hybrid, Lead Parking

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

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.