Traffic and Parking Team Leader

Willoughby City Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH options

RDOs

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Willoughby City Council is seeking an experienced Traffic and Parking Team Leader to drive the delivery of traffic, parking and transport services. You will lead a team across transport planning, traffic engineering and parking management, guiding strategy and operations to improve safety and sustainability.

In this role, you’ll influence senior leaders, develop transport strategies, manage budgets and collaborate with NSW agencies and the community to deliver balanced transport outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.
• Extensive experience in traffic engineering, transport planning or parking management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical or multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering standards, Austroads guidelines, NSW legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing transport strategies, policies and infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial management skills, including experience managing budgets, contracts and external consultants.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence complex outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change, continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.
• Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's traffic, transport and parking services, ensuring high-quality outcomes across strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Develop transport strategies, policies and operational plans that support Council's Community Strategic Plan and sustainability objectives.
• Oversee traffic engineering, parking management, road safety initiatives and transport planning projects.
• Provide expert strategic advice to Executive Leadership, Councillors and senior stakeholders on transport priorities and emerging mobility trends.
• Manage complex traffic investigations, transport projects, customer requests and operational service delivery.
• Lead active transport initiatives that improve walking, cycling, accessibility and safer school travel.
• Manage budgets, capital works programs, grants, procurement and consultant performance.
• Build strong partnerships with Transport for NSW, NSW Police, developers, businesses and the community to deliver balanced transport outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Financial management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Traffic Engineering

Tools

NSW Class C Driver Licence

Job description

Lead Council's traffic and transport services, shaping safer, more connected and sustainable mobility outcomes for the community.

Ongoing full-time leadership opportunity with WFH options, RDOs, novated leasing and Fitness Passport access.

Salary from $133,541.83 - $155,197.26 plus 12% Superannuation.

Make a Difference Where You Work

Willoughby City Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Traffic and Parking Team Leader to lead the delivery of Council's traffic, parking and transport services.

In this role, you'll provide expert leadership across transport planning, traffic engineering and parking management while guiding a high-performing team. You'll influence strategic transport outcomes, provide trusted advice to senior leaders and help shape a more connected, accessible and sustainable future for the community.

Why Join Us?

Shape the Future of Transport: Lead initiatives that improve road safety, active transport, parking management and sustainable mobility across the City of Willoughby.

Influence Strategic Outcomes: Partner with Executive Leaders, Councillors and key stakeholders to deliver integrated transport solutions that support community growth.

Lead a High-Performing Team: Build capability, foster innovation and drive continuous improvement within a collaborative and customer-focused environment.

About the Role

As the Traffic and Parking Team Leader, you will:

Lead Council's traffic, transport and parking services, ensuring high-quality outcomes across strategic planning and operational delivery.

Develop transport strategies, policies and operational plans that support Council's Community Strategic Plan and sustainability objectives.

Oversee traffic engineering, parking management, road safety initiatives and transport planning projects.

Provide expert strategic advice to Executive Leadership, Councillors and senior stakeholders on transport priorities and emerging mobility trends.

Manage complex traffic investigations, transport projects, customer requests and operational service delivery.

Lead active transport initiatives that improve walking, cycling, accessibility and safer school travel.

Manage budgets, capital works programs, grants, procurement and consultant performance.

Build strong partnerships with Transport for NSW, NSW Police, developers, businesses and the community to deliver balanced transport outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering or a related discipline.

Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.

Extensive experience in traffic engineering, transport planning or parking management.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical or multidisciplinary teams.

Strong knowledge of traffic engineering standards, Austroads guidelines, NSW legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Experience developing transport strategies, policies and infrastructure projects.

Strong financial management skills, including experience managing budgets, contracts and external consultants.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence complex outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change, continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.

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.

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.