Senior Transport Engineer (Active Transport)

Willoughby City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Rostered days off

Fitness Passport

Salary + 12% superannuation

Job summary

Willoughby City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Engineer (Active Transport) to lead the delivery of safe, connected and sustainable transport outcomes across the city. The role focuses on planning, design and delivery of cycleways, shared paths, pedestrian crossings and related infrastructure.

Reporting to the Traffic & Parking Team Leader, you will drive walking and cycling strategies, chair community consultations, secure funding and provide specialist advice while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, traffic engineering, transport engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary transport design for multimodal systems.
• Experience delivering active transport and traffic projects in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead active transport infrastructure projects from concept to construction.
• Prepare and manage grant funding applications and delivery.
• Develop and implement Walking and Cycling Strategies and action plans.
• Review consultant designs against NSW standards and Cycleway Design Toolbox.
• Present briefings and reports to Executive Leadership, Local Transport Forum and Council.
• Engage and manage consultants and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance on transport planning and road safety.

Skills

Transport design

Road safety

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Civil/Transport engineering degree

Job description

Plan, design and deliver walking, cycling and active transport infrastructure across Willoughby.

Full-time opportunity with flexible working, rostered days off and access to Fitness Passport.

Salary from $117,697.89 - $136,784.03 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.

Make a Difference Where You Work

Willoughby City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Engineer (Active Transport) to lead the delivery of safe, connected and sustainable transport outcomes across the city.

Reporting to the Traffic & Parking Team Leader, this senior role will plan, design and deliver active transport infrastructure and strategies, provide specialist technical advice, secure and administer grant funding, and help balance the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, e-mobility users, public transport and general traffic within a complex urban environment.

Why Join Us?

Shape the future of active transport: Lead cycleway, shared path, pedestrian crossing and supporting infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and construction.

Drive city-wide strategy: Lead the preparation, community consultation, Council adoption and implementation of Willoughby’s Walking Strategy and Cycling Strategy.

Influence complex outcomes: Provide trusted advice on contested and politically sensitive transport matters and work with the community, state agencies, consultants, contractors and internal teams.

As the Senior Transport Engineer (Active Transport), you will:

• Apply a safety-first approach to transport programs, projects and operational advice.
• Lead active transport infrastructure projects, including cycleways, shared paths, pedestrian crossings and supporting facilities, from concept to construction.
• Lead the development, consultation, adoption and implementation of Council’s Walking Strategy and Cycling Strategy and associated action plans.
• Review and manage consultant designs against Transport for NSW and Austroads guidance, including the Cycleway Design Toolbox.
• Prepare and present briefings, reports and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team, Local Transport Forum and Council.
• Prepare funding applications and manage grant delivery under active transport and road safety programs.
• Undertake complex active transport, traffic and parking studies, including strategies, project proposals, options analysis and business cases.
• Develop and deliver traffic management and road safety projects, including Local Area Traffic Management plans, Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plans, parking management and Integrated Transport Strategy priorities.
• Engage and manage consultants and contractors, including briefs, quotations, tenders, negotiations and delivery oversight.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring and support projects to meet approved scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality requirements.
• Provide specialist advice on traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety, parking, development applications and active transport programs.

What You’ll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, traffic engineering, transport engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary transport design and the creation of safe, connected and accessible multimodal transport systems.
• Sound knowledge of road safety principles, including the Safe System approach, Austroads guidance and Transport for NSW standards.
• Knowledge and practical application of NSW walking and cycling infrastructure guidance, including the Cycleway Design Toolbox and Walking Space Guide.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering active transport and traffic projects in complex environments with competing priorities.
• Strong infrastructure program and project management capability, including budget and deadline management.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including technical reporting, presentations and stakeholder responses.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex transport outcomes with senior stakeholders, including state agencies.
• Class C Driver License.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification, procurement and contract management experience, and grant preparation or administration experience will be highly regarded.

Applications must be submitted in PDF Format.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.

For more information, contact: Daniel Sui, Manager, Traffic and Transport at **********@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au or on [phone].

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:30pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.