Transport Engineer

City of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking a Transport Engineer to contribute to the management and improvement of the city’s transport network. You’ll provide expert advice on traffic, parking and road safety, engage with residents and businesses, and develop practical solutions to enhance mobility for people and goods.

The role emphasises collaboration across stakeholders, with a focus on safety, accessibility and service quality, while offering hybrid working arrangements and career development in a

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in traffic, transport engineering, parking management, and road safety.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Current full Australian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice, investigate and resolve community concerns, and support the performance of transport infrastructure and assets.
• Investigate and resolve traffic, transport, parking and road safety matters in a timely and professional manner, working with residents, businesses and community groups.
• Prepare recommendations that improve safety, accessibility and network performance.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering

Job description

Join the Transport Engineering team within the City Infrastructure branch and contribute to the ongoing management and improvement of the city's transport network. This role plays an important part in resolving traffic, transport, parking and road safety issues while delivering positive outcomes for residents, businesses and the broader community.

Working across a diverse transport environment, you'll provide professional advice, investigate and resolve community concerns, and support the performance of transport infrastructure and assets. You'll contribute to initiatives that support all transport modes, including pedestrians, bicycles, micromobility, public transport, freight, ride share and motor vehicles

In this role, you'll investigate and resolve traffic, transport, parking and road safety matters in a timely and professional manner, working closely with residents, businesses and community groups to understand issues and develop practical solutions. You'll provide high-quality customer service and expert advice to internal and external stakeholders, assess transport and traffic-related matters, and prepare recommendations that improve safety, accessibility and network performance. You'll also support the management and continuous improvement of transport infrastructure and public realm spaces while contributing to projects and initiatives that enhance the movement of people and goods throughout the municipality.

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are a collaborative and customer-focused professional who enjoys working with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve positive community outcomes. You combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.

You will bring experience in transport engineering, traffic engineering or a related discipline, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Your ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively and balance community expectations with operational requirements will enable you to deliver responsive, professional and high-quality outcomes.

What your experience might look like

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering
• Relevant experience in traffic, transport engineering, parking management, and road safety
• Problem-solving skills to successfully resolve transport issues and implement effective solutions
• Strong time management to handle multiple tasks professionally while ensuring accountability
• Current full Australian Driver Licence

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Kevin Tang – Team Leader Transport Engineering, **********@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.

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