Senior Transport Engineer – Lead Transport Planning & Safety

Careers at Council; Shellharbour; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full time position

35 hours per week with flexible work

12% superannuation

Lease back vehicle / vehicle allowance

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

Corporate fitness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development opportunities

Annual award increases & bi-annual bon

us payments & weekly pay run

Local government benefits including Ls

LTributes

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to lead planning, traffic management and road safety across Shellharbour. You will provide expert analysis, advise on transport matters, assess planning applications and mentor a team of professionals.

The role requires a degree in engineering (or related field), extensive transport experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Hybrid work and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering degree (or related field).
• Extensive experience in transport planning and traffic management.
• Demonstrated experience in scoping or designing road and path infrastructure, road safety improvements, and traffic engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to lead, support and motivate others.
• Experience developing and reviewing quality management systems or other business improvement systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service capability.
• Current NSW Driver’s License (Class C).

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning, traffic management and road safety initiatives across Shellharbour.
• Provide expert advice on transport, traffic, parking and road safety matters.
• Assess development applications and transport impacts to support planning outcomes.
• Investigate and analyse traffic and transport issues to identify practical solutions.
• Develop transport network improvements, concept designs and traffic management strategies.
• Manage transport planning and traffic engineering projects from planning through to delivery.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, developers, consultants and the community.
• Lead and mentor team members while supporting continuous improvement and service excellence.

Skills

Engineering degree

Transport planning

Leadership

Road safety

Communication

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Shellharbour City Council is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to lead planning, traffic management and road safety across Shellharbour. You will provide expert analysis, advise on transport matters, assess planning applications and mentor a team of professionals.

The role requires a degree in engineering (or related field), extensive transport experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Hybrid work and a competitive salary are offered.