Traffic Surveyor

Trans Traffic Survey; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans Traffic Survey is seeking a field operations specialist to manage field assignments across Sydney and NSW, from preparing equipment through installation, data handover and reporting.

Role includes installing cameras and pneumatic tubes, checking equipment, conducting parking surveys, and coordinating with teams. The base salary ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 plus superannuation, with company vehicles and overtime allowances.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in traffic survey fieldwork, including camera and/or tube-counter installation.
• Ability to work independently after a project briefing and meet survey requirements with minimal supervision.
• Current driver's licence and a reliable, registered, and appropriately insured vehicle.
• Practical problem-solving skills with tools and electronic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, punctuality and dependable communication.
• Proficiency using smartphones, digital maps and basic computer applications.
• Willingness to undertake outdoor fieldwork and walking-based parking surveys.
• Australian work rights for full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Managing field assignments across Sydney and NSW from preparation to data handover.
• Installing, positioning and retrieving traffic survey cameras.
• Installing and removing pneumatic road tubes and traffic counters, including MetroCount equipment.
• Checking camera coverage, recording settings, batteries, storage and counter operation.
• Conducting parking occupancy, duration-of-stay and turnover surveys.
• Reading site maps and survey briefs, organising efficient travel routes and meeting deadlines.
• Troubleshooting equipment problems and reporting issues affecting results.
• Maintaining site photographs, installation records, equipment logs and field notes.
• Downloading, labeling and handing over survey data.

Skills

Field survey experience

Camera installation

Tube-counter installation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Smartphones/digital maps

Tools

MetroCount equipment

Job description

You will manage field assignments across Sydney and NSW, from preparing equipment and planning site visits through to installation, checking, collection and data handover.

Key responsibilities

Installing, positioning and retrieving traffic survey cameras.

Installing and removing pneumatic road tubes and traffic counters, including MetroCount equipment.

Checking camera coverage, recording settings, batteries, storage and counter operation.

Conducting parking occupancy, duration-of-stay and turnover surveys.

Reading site maps and survey briefs, organising efficient travel routes and meeting installation and collection deadlines.

Troubleshooting equipment problems and promptly reporting issues that could affect survey results.

Maintaining accurate site photographs, installation records, equipment logs and field notes.

Downloading, labelling and handing over survey data.

Following site safety procedures and coordinating with colleagues and traffic control personnel where required.

About you

Previous hands-on experience in traffic survey fieldwork, including camera and/or tube-counter installation.

The ability to work independently after a project briefing, follow survey requirements and complete work accurately without constant supervision.

A current driver's licence and your own reliable, registered and appropriately insured vehicle.

Practical problem-solving skills and confidence using tools and electronic equipment.

Strong attention to detail, punctuality and dependable communication.

Confidence using smartphones, digital maps and basic computer applications.

Ability to safely undertake outdoor fieldwork, equipment handling and walking-based parking surveys.

Availability for early starts, evening or night installations and occasional weekend work according to project schedules.

Australian work rights appropriate for full-time employment.

About us

Traffic Survey Australia delivers traffic and parking data collection services for councils, government agencies, engineering consultants and infrastructure projects across Australia.

A base salary of $70,000–$90,000 plus superannuation, depending on relevant experience and capability.

Separate reimbursement for approved business use of your vehicle.

Company vehicles are provided for business.

Applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances.

Varied field assignments across Sydney.

Company equipment and an induction into TSA's systems and procedures.

Responsibility and autonomy, with support from our operations team.

Working hours and availability

This is a permanent full-time position with a variable roster determined by survey schedules and equipment installation requirements.

Applicants must be available for daytime, afternoon, evening and night shifts. For example, a scheduled shift may run from 12 noon to 8 pm, while another assignment may require night time installation or collection. Working days and rostered days off may vary, including weekday days off when weekend work is scheduled.

The expected workload is approximately 38 hours per week. Rosters will be communicated in advance, with appropriate breaks and rest between shifts.

Applicable overtime, shift penalties and allowances will be paid in accordance with the relevant award or employment arrangements.

We are looking for reliable people who can adapt to changing survey schedules, organise their assigned work and complete field tasks independently.