Traffic Engineer

Hurstville City Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

9-day fortnight

Generous leave

Fitness Passport

Rewards program

Flexible hours

Job summary

Hurstville City Council is seeking a Civil/Traffic Engineer with a background in traffic engineering and WHS. The role involves delivering road safety projects, collaborating with internal and external partners, and communicating with stakeholders across multiple channels.

Applicants should hold a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree (or equivalent) and a current C-class licence, with White Card and GIS/AutoCAD/MS Office proficiency. Hybrid work and generous entitlements are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Construction Induction (White Card).
• Demonstrated experience in traffic engineering.
• Understanding of risk allocation and WHS management.
• Experience delivering road safety projects.
• Experience in cross-collaborative projects and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders (face-to-face, digital and written).
• Strong problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Negotiation/Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Hybrid work arrangements, and flexible start and finish times
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Rewards Program

What We Are looking For

• Tertiary Qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent experience in a related field
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience in traffic engineering
• Understanding of risk allocation and the management of WHS in the workplace
• Demonstrated experience in implementing projects to deliver road safety outcomes
• Experience in cross collaborative projects and forming strategic partnerships internally and externally
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to liaise, negotiate, influence, and consult with a range of stakeholders face to face, digitally and in written communication
• Demonstrated problem solving, lateral and creative thinking and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a united, collaborative environment while consistently displaying integrity, accountability, respect, and honesty
• A high level of computer literacy with sound working of GIS (mapping) software, Council corporate software and MS Office and AutoCAD products
• Sound understanding of the organisational policies and procedures, including accurate record-keeping and documenting actions and decisions