Traffic Management Project Support - Planning & Safety

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

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.