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Traffic Control Team Leader

Altus Traffic
Cairns, QLD
A$80,000-$95,000 p/a
Construction → Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 5 days ago


Altus Group is proudly expanding across Australia and New Zealand, building on a strong foundation of trusted brands and a commitment to excellence. We're more than just a workplace—we're a company where safety, growth, and professional development go hand in hand.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate, dedicated, and safety-driven Traffic Control Team Leader who wants to make a real impact. If you're ready for a rewarding role in a company that values its people as much as its performance, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality traffic management services to major clients. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll lead by example—guiding on-road teams, ensuring best practices, and championing a safety-first culture every step of the way.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and supervise on-site traffic controllers, ensuring strict compliance with safety, legal, and industry standards.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and upskilling opportunities to frontline staff.

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with clients and internal teams to resolve on-site challenges and ensure seamless delivery.

• Conduct site and branch audits to maintain alignment with Altus safety protocols.

• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative actions.

• Build a high-performing team culture with a strong customer focus.

• Administer Fit for Work testing and support injured workers through effective return-to-work plans.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience within the Traffic Industry.

• Strong team leadership and communication skills.

• A deep understanding of safety regulations and compliance in the traffic management industry.

• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service.

• Tech-savvy with experience using tools to streamline operations.

• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Why Choose Altus Group?

Weekly Pay Cycle: Get paid regularly and reliably.

Recognition & Rewards: Celebrate milestones like birthdays and work anniversaries.

Safety First: We’re setting new industry benchmarks in safety leadership.

Vibrant Team Culture: Join fun, meaningful wellbeing and safety initiatives.

Make a Difference: Contribute to causes like the SHAKA Project, SARAH Group, and National Road Safety Week.

Work with the Best: Collaborate with industry leaders who are redefining the future of traffic management.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join Altus Group and be part of a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your safety is our priority.

Apply Now and Start Your Journey with Us.


About Altus Traffic

Northgate, QLD, Australia
CEO & General Management

Altus Traffic has assembled its systems, capital and resources to drive value for customers via the delivery of a full suite of traffic management services.

We create this value by focusing our activities on those imperatives crucial for successful contract and project delivery, namely: technical excellence & safety; commercial efficiencies; and the enhancement of customer brands.

Our company currently provisions for and delivers more than 2 million hours of traffic management services annually through a resource base exceeding 1,600 staff, 900 vehicles and 1000’s of ancillary traffic devices.

A reputation as an industry leader has been established over 12 years, with a clear and demonstrable track record across a variety of project contexts, market segments and geographies.

Our success with customers is reflected in our strong balance sheet. Revenues are approaching $100m pa and Altus has been assessed as financially sound among pre-eminent organisations such as Leighton, Roads & Maritime, Energex and the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet.

With a national footprint currently exceeding 24 regions, CAGR has tracked at 36% since inception and is testament to our ability to maintain high quality customer fulfilment through scaling.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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