Traffic Signals & ITS Field Lead

Yunex Traffic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Company vehicle

Technical/training opportunities

Career progression

EAP

Global company support

Job summary

Yunex Traffic is seeking an experienced Leading Hand for Melbourne’s Traffic Signals and ITS network. This hands-on leadership role manages field crews, coordinates activities, and ensures safety and quality across installation and commissioning of ITS assets.

The role requires practical leadership in the Victorian environment, with a White Card, a current Australian driver’s license and experience delivering Victorian traffic signal or ITS works.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the Victorian traffic signal/ITS sector.
• White Card (CIC) is required.
• Full Australian driver’s licence.
• Experience leading field crews or coordinating site activities.
• Strong electrical testing, fault-finding and commissioning capability.
• Ability to meet DoT/Planning prequalification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with field crews delivering traffic signal and ITS works.
• Coordinate daily activities, resources, equipment, subcontractors and traffic management.
• Conduct pre-starts and ensure work adheres to safe work methods.
• Promote safety culture and stop work when unsafe conditions arise.
• Install, modify, inspect, test and commission traffic signal and ITS assets.
• Diagnose faults and provide technical support to staff and subcontractors.
• Review requirements and drawings before work begins.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time and to quality standards.
• Liaise with customers, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical testing

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

White Card

Tools

SCATS knowledge

ITS equipment installation

Job description

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Leading Hand - Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems

Location:

Melbourne VIC, AU, 3067

Type of Employment: Full-time

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Date posted: Oct 13, 2026

Help lead what’s next in Melbourne traffic

Yunex Traffic is seeking an experiencedTraffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems Leading Handto join our growing Melbourne team.

This is a hands-on field leadership role for someone who knows the Victorian traffic signal environment, takes pride in delivering high-quality work and can lead crews safely through planned, reactive and installation activities.

You will work across established traffic signal infrastructure and emerging technologies, including advanced detection, connected transport systems and other next-generation ITS equipment.

If you are an experienced Leading Hand, senior traffic signal electrician or ITS electrician ready to take greater ownership of field delivery, we would like to hear from you.

What you will do

In this role, you will:

Lead and work alongside field crews delivering traffic signal and ITS works

Coordinate daily activities, resources, equipment, subcontractors and traffic management

Conduct pre-starts and ensure work is performed in accordance with approved safe work methods

Promote a strong safety culture and stop work when conditions are unsafe or change

Install, modify, inspect, test and commission traffic signal and ITS assets

Diagnose faults and provide practical technical support to employees and subcontractors

Review work requirements, drawings, specifications and site conditions before work begins

Ensure work is completed safely, on time and to the required quality standard

Liaise professionally with customers, contractors and other project stakeholders

Support the preparation and commissioning of traffic signal controllers, detection systems and associated equipment

Complete required field records, test results and work documentation

Coach and support less-experienced employees

Participate in technical and safety training

Join an after-hours standby roster where required

What we are looking for

You will be a practical and reliable field leader with demonstrated experience in the Victorian traffic signal and ITS sector.

Construction Induction Card, commonly known as a White Card

Full Australian driver licence or approved equivalent

Recent hands-on experience delivering Victorian traffic signal or ITS works

Demonstrated experience leading field crews or coordinating site activities

Strong electrical testing, fault-finding and commissioning capability

Working knowledge of relevant Victorian traffic signal and ITS specifications

Ability to plan work, manage changing priorities and meet delivery deadlines

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork

Ability to meet the applicable Department of Transport and Planning prequalification experience requirements

Experience that will be highly regarded

Traffic signal controller training or certification

SCATS knowledge

Experience with traffic signal installation requirements

Experience with ITS and electrical device installation requirements

Vehicle detection, communications, vehicle-to-everything or artificial intelligence detection experience

Experience coordinating traffic management providers and subcontractors

Experience completing inspection, test and commissioning documentation

What you will bring as a Leading Hand

The successful candidate will:

Set clear expectations and lead by example

Speak up when work cannot be performed safely

Communicate respectfully with crews, customers and subcontractors

Organise people, materials and equipment before work begins

Remain calm and practical when priorities change

Take ownership of quality and completion

Support the development of other team members

Contribute to a positive and accountable team culture

What We Offer

AtYunex Traffic, we recognise that experienced Leading Hands are critical to the successful delivery of Melbourne's Traffic Signal and ITS network. In return for your skills, leadership and commitment, we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance.

Competitive remuneration under the applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA)

Fully maintained company vehicle

Company mobile phone, laptop and all required IT equipment

Overtime opportunities and applicable industry allowances

Ongoing technical, safety and leadership training

Exposure to leading-edge ITS technologies including V2X, AI-based detection and next-generation traffic management systems

Clear career progression pathways into Supervisory, Technical Specialist, Project Delivery and Management roles

Income protection and employee wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their immediate family members

Access to a global business with the stability, resources and opportunities of an industry leader

A strong team culture built around safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement

The Yunex Difference

This is more than a field-based maintenance role. It is an opportunity to lead skilled crews, work with emerging technologies and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of transport across Victoria. You'll have the support of a global technology leader while working within a close-knit Melbourne team that values practical experience, innovation and professional growth.

Click below to see some of the exciting work and projects we have been working on and maybe you could be a part of.

https://www.yunextraffic.com/

Join us in uniting what's next in traffic.

Yunex Traffic strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, women, candidates living with disability, members of the LGBTQ community and culturally and linguistically diverse people. Our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging approach supports a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.