Traffic Engineer

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Structured learning

Mentoring & training

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a hands-on Traffic Controller to coordinate traffic flow for regional Victorian construction sites and support road safety initiatives. The role emphasizes learning and development within the traffic team and working closely with supervisors and subcontractors.

You will be based at regional camps, ensuring permits and records are maintained while safety remains the priority. The position offers growth through structured training and real project exposure.

Qualifications

• White card (essential) or willingness to obtain.
• Civil/transport planning/construction/traffic background.
• Strong communication and teamwork on site.
• Safe on-site approach and compliance with plans.
• Traffic Management Design 1, 2 and 3 (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate traffic control for construction activities, plant movements and deliveries.
• Support Worksite Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes.
• Inspect work fronts to verify compliance with approved traffic plans.
• Monitor traffic impacts and safety or operational risks.
• Partner with contractors, site crews and authorities.
• Maintain permits, approvals, records and incident reports.

Skills

White card

Traffic background

Communication

Teamwork

On-site safety

Traffic Design 1-3

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description Coordinate traffic management across regional Victorian work fronts and build your road safety career through structured development with ACCIONA.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on traffic management experience across work fronts
• Structured learning and development within the traffic team
• Access mentoring and training support to grow your career

Project Information

Help deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line project that will connect more than 3,000 MW of new renewable generation to the grid and power up to one million homes. The scope spans earthworks and access tracks, tower foundations, steel supply and erection, logistics and regional camp accommodation.

About the Opportunity

You will join the traffic team as you step into hands‑on infrastructure delivery. Reporting to the Manager, Traffic, you will work with Traffic Supervisors, construction teams and subcontractors to keep people and plant moving safely. You will see traffic plans move from paper to site, help coordinate deliveries and plant movements, and build practical road safety skills. Structured learning and development shapes the role, so you grow with every work front you support. You will also maintain permits and records.

The role is based at camp locations in regional Victoria as operations require.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Coordinate traffic control for construction activities, plant movements and deliveries
• Support Worksite Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes
• Inspect work fronts to verify compliance with approved traffic plans
• Monitor traffic impacts and monitor safety or operational risks
• Partner with contractors, site crews and, where required, authorities
• Maintain permits, approvals, records and incident reports in project systems

Required Skills and Competencies

• White card or willingness to obtain one (essential)
• Willingness to work in regional Victoria
• Civil, transport planning, construction or traffic background
• Strong communication, teamwork and a safe approach on site
• Traffic Management Design 1, 2 and 3 (desirable)

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported. ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.