Sydney CBD

Full Time/Permanent

$94,222.00 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The Engineering Traffic Officer is responsible for conducting investigations and technical assessments, and make recommendations for improvements to resolve pedestrian, cycling, traffic and road-safety related issues through collaborative stakeholder engagement, ensuring access and traffic/parking related issues of future development and urban renewal projects meet the City’s strategies and objectives.

Key accountabilities

Investigate and resolve known traffic, parking and road safety issues in a timely and professional manner.

Provide timely and considered responses to customer issues to ensure that the unit has a customer focus.

Undertake appropriate technical assessments and record accurate site information to make recommendations or provide guidance to improve road safety and operation.

Work collaboratively with other stakeholders to build a consistent approach to safety management.

Develop, undertake and analyse traffic and parking studies and audits, review and assess proposed changes, and provide advice and recommendations to Management and relevant committees on traffic-related issues.

Assess, manage and mitigate the transport impact of future developments and urban renewal projects to improve residential amenities and ensure accessibility and safety.

Identify key infrastructure initiatives to support the promotion of active and sustainable forms of transport.

Effectively manage a broad range of tasks concurrently, in a professional manner and be accountable for the responsibilities and tasks assigned to the role.

Assist the delivery of transport-related infrastructure within time and budgetary constraints.

Assess, mitigate and manage the access of oversize and over-mass heavy vehicles on the City’s streets to preserve the local amenity and protect the City’s assets in accordance with Council process.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in traffic engineering, transport planning and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

Demonstrated work experience in the fields of traffic engineering, transport planning, project management and/or road safety, preferably in local or state government environment.

Demonstrated ability to understand regulations, policies, guidelines, technical directions and procedures.

Able to resolve traffic and transport-related problems, negotiate viable options with key stakeholders and implement preferred solutions.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 19 May 2025.

For more information, contact Clement Lim, Traffic Manager, on 02 9246 7586.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance

Collaborative approach to flexible working

City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

Leadership and management development program

Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

Long service and employee recognition awards

Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave

Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

Part-time and job-sharing options available

Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

Recognised family inclusive workplace

Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.

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