Senior Transport Engineer – Active Transport

Deliver services to support the day-to-day operation of the road transport system

Manage transport solutions for one of Sydney’s busiest transport hubs.

Salary from $109,874.80 to $118,448.92 p.a. + 11.5% Superannuation (Grade J)

This is a 3 year Fixed-term Contract.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport/Traffic Engineer to join our team at Willoughby City Council!

About us

When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work.

You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

About you

You’re an industry gun. But as much as you take pride in your work, you also take a lot of personal satisfaction in helping others progress in their career. You value collaboration and efficiency, diversity and dynamism.

As we transform, you will be driving force in our growth. You will be part of something meaningful and have a purpose in the work you do. You’re a leader in every sense of the word. And leaders are what we need at Willoughby City Council.

At the end of the day, you’ll know that you are making a difference. The work you do is valued, both within Council and by the community. Making a tangible meaningful contribution is what you’ve been searching for. And you’ve found it at Willoughby City Council.

About the role

The Senior Traffic Engineer will support the Traffic and Transport Team Leader in the management of road safety, traffic, public and active transport and parking management of the road transport system under the car and control of Willoughby City Council.

You will help to maximise safety, efficient and reliable movement, access and amenity of all road transport users.

What you’ll be doing:

Undertake complex transport, parking and traffic studies resulting in the preparation of area, route and link strategies, project proposals, option analysis and business cases.

Develop and deliver projects for Council’s traffic management and road safety program including Local Area Transport Management plans, Pedestrian Access Mobility Plans, Street parking management, Willoughby Cycling Strategy and Action Plan; Walking Strategy and Action Plan and Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS 2036) priorities.

Prepare traffic reports for the Traffic Committee and undertake investigation and implementation of actions arising from that Committee.

Engage external consultants and contractors by preparing transport planning briefs, calling quotations, letting tenders, conducting negotiations and project managing outcomes.

Coach, mentor, and motivate team members, to ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, risk management and quality standards.

Provide specialist technical advice and assistance in traffic engineering, transport planning, and road safety to other Council officers; including safety programs, parking management, development applications, and active transport program.

Provide customer centric approach, be responsive; sensitive to customer needs & expectation; accountable for investigations, planning, concept development, and stakeholder engagement; implementation and administration of traffic and parking solutions to deliver sustainable transportation outcomes for the City.

Work collaboratively with other internal & external stakeholders, to provide timely and considered responses to customer and stakeholder issues.

Lead significant and complex transport infrastructure projects and will likely be responsible for multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

Tertiary degree qualifications in traffic engineering or equivalent and demonstrated significant experience in the design and delivery of parking management, active transport and traffic management projects

Extensive knowledge of contemporary transport design and creating a safe, connected and accessible transport system within a multi-modal urban transport system

Demonstrated experience in parking management and transport projects with a track record in delivering projects in an environment of balancing complex issues and competing priorities

Demonstrated knowledge of infrastructure programs and project management with a focus on meeting key program budgets and project deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work in teams and communicate effectively with the community, stakeholders, staff, industry and other government organisations

Demonstrated a strong customer centric approach - be responsive; sensitive to customer needs & expectation; communicate; accountable for investigations, planning, concept development, and stakeholder engagement; implementation and administration of traffic and parking solutions to deliver sustainable transportation outcomes

Sound communications skills with the ability to lead projects of varying scale and complexity, including technical, commercial, people, client and stakeholder management

Proven ability to set priorities, plan project tasks, coordinate with other officers and/or consultants and contractors to achieve project objectives within specified timeframes

Developed analytical and lateral thinking skills and the ability to take the initiative, drive changes and implement innovations

A high level of verbal and written communication skills in the preparation of reports, plans and projects and responding to community issues

Class C NSW Drivers Licence.

How to apply

Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.

When you work at Willoughby Council, you will work with a diverse group of like-minded people who have people and the community at the forefront in everything we do. Check out our employee benefits on our careers page to see:

Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones

Where you can enhance your wellbeing

Where you can grow, develop and be part of a team

https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers

Enquiries: Daniel Sui – Traffic and Transport Team Leader – 02 9777 7750

Applications must address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 11:30pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.