Traffic Management / Project Support Officer

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Fitness Passport

5 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

12% superannuation

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development

Parental leave 14 weeks

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is seeking a Traffic Management / Project Support Officer to help deliver safe, compliant infrastructure across the Cairns region. This role moves beyond operational traffic control into project planning, safety, compliance and stakeholder engagement.

You will prepare TMPs/TGSs, support site teams, conduct inspections and contribute to continuous improvement across capital and maintenance works programs. A strong safety mindset and collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• General Safety Induction (White Card) or ability to obtain
• Traffic Management Design (TMD) qualification or willingness to obtain
• Experience in traffic management, civil construction, road maintenance or related field
• Knowledge of TMPs and TGSs and traffic management practices
• Experience with site inspections or audits is desirable
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs)
• Support construction supervisors with traffic management requirements
• Conduct site inspections, compliance checks and audits
• Assist with safety and project documentation development and implementation
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors and the public to minimise impacts
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to safety, quality and traffic management

Skills

C Class Licence

White Card

TMD qualification

Traffic management

Site inspections

Communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Job description

Traffic Management / Project Support Officer

Traffic Management / Project Support Officer

Requisition Number: 1403

Salary Range: $87,255.06 - $94,452.29 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Shape safer roads and infrastructure across one of Australia's most spectacular regions!

Have you worked in traffic management, civil construction, road maintenance or a related field and are looking to grow into a more technical and project-focused role? At Cairns Regional Council, we recognise that great candidates don't always tick every box. If you have practical traffic management experience, strong safety awareness and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

As our Traffic Management / Project Support Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and well-planned infrastructure projects across the region. This is an opportunity to move beyond a purely operational traffic management role and become involved in project planning, safety, compliance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives that support Council's capital and maintenance works programs.

Build your experience in:

• Traffic Management Plan (TMP) preparation
• Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) development
• Construction safety and compliance
• Site auditing and inspections
• Stakeholder engagement
• Local government infrastructure project delivery

About the Role:

Reporting to the Construction Engineer / Coordinator, you will provide technical support and advice to construction teams on traffic management, safety, quality and environmental management matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs).
• Supporting construction supervisors and crews with traffic management requirements.
• Conducting site inspections, compliance checks and audits.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of safety and project documentation.
• Monitoring contractor performance and compliance with traffic management requirements.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, contractors, businesses and members of the public to help minimise project impacts.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives relating to safety, quality and traffic management.

About You:

You will ideally have:

• Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence, or the ability to obtain.
• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Card (White Card), or the ability to obtain.
• Traffic Management Design (TMD) qualification, or a willingness and ability to obtain.
• Experience in traffic management, civil construction, road maintenance, infrastructure delivery or a related field.
• Knowledge of Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs) and traffic management practices.
• Experience undertaking site inspections, compliance checks or audits is desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Don't meet every requirement? If you have a strong background in traffic management operations and are looking to develop your technical planning, compliance and project support skills, we'd still love to hear from you.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: [phone]***

Email: ****@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council