Traffic Services Officer

City of Canterbury Bankstown; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Accrued time off

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown invites applications for a Permanent full-time Traffic Services Officer. You will provide high level customer service on traffic management, parking and road safety and contribute to improvements on Council's road network.

Requirements include a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field, extensive traffic engineering experience, Class C license, WHS White Card, knowledge of RMS guidelines, Austroads and SIDRA, plus strong report writing and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Extensive Traffic Engineering experience with other tertiary qualification.
• High-level report writing and correspondence skills.
• Knowledge of NSW RMS Guidelines, Australian Road Rules, Austroads.

Responsibilities

• Investigate requests, respond, and recommend future works or maintenance.
• Draft Traffic Committee and Council reports.
• Conduct community consultations on traffic and road safety.
• Review development proposals addressing traffic management.
• Process work zones, driveways, events, and road closures.
• Assist with Delivery Program and Operational Plan for traffic projects.
• Identify short and long-term traffic improvement needs.
• Prepare traffic studies and maintain a priority delivery program.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Report writing

Community consultation

SIDRA

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Road safety

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Traffic engineering qualification

Tools

SIDRA Intersection

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Here at CBCity The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The Role

The Traffic Services Officer will provide a high level of customer service in relation to traffic management, parking and road safety as well as contribute to the improvement of traffic management and road safety on Council's road network.

• This opportunity will be offered on a Permanent full-time basis.

Duties will include, but are not be limited to:

• Investigate requests, provide responses and make recommendations to include in future works programs or initiate maintenance works as necessary.
• Draft Traffic Committee and Council reports.
• Carry out community consultation process in relation to traffic and road safety matters.
• Review Development Proposals and draft memos addressing traffic management aspects.
• Process work zone, driveway access linemarking, filming, special events and road closure applications etc.
• Assist in processing standing plant applications. Assist with the development and implementation of Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan in relation to traffic management projects.
• Identify both short and long term traffic management improvement needs to meet Council's future strategic outcomes.
• Investigate projects including preparation of traffic studies and maintain an up-to-date and relevant, prioritised Delivery Program for traffic infrastructure

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or in related field / Extensive Traffic Engineering experience with other tertiary qualification
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WH&S Construction White Card
• Demonstrated knowledge of Transport for NSW (RMS) Guidelines, Australian Road Rules, Australian Standards and Austroads and experience in traffic and transport management, and road safety
• High-level skills in report writing and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to consult the community, and assess and prioritise traffic needs within a strategic planning environment
• Demonstrated well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD and experience in using traffic modelling software such as SIDRA Intersection 6 Network

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $108,644 (Grade H, Step 1) + CLA + 12 % super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s in it for you?

• An attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Shereny Selim at [e-mail]

Applications close on Sunday, 25 October 2026

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [e-mail]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.