Road Safety Officer
Permanent full-time role

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion.

We currently have an opportunity for a Road Safety Officer to join our Engineering and Technical Services team.

In the role of Road Safety Officer you will:

• Prepare and implement a road safety action plan
• Have responsibility for road safety planning and policy in Council and for the development, coordination and implementation of local road safety programs
• Investigate, prepare and implement road safety actions
• Develop, coordinate and implement local road safety programs
• Assist in regional road safety programs
• Assist in the application process for grant funded projects.

What we offer...

• Permanent full-time role, 35 hours per week
• Annual salary from $90,676 to $99,970 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Progressive annual salary up to $110,217
• The option of a leaseback vehicle for operational or private use

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering/Management, Communications, Behavioural Sciences or related disciplines
• At least 4 years extensive relevant experience
• Experience in traffic engineering and or traffic management
• Experience attending Local Traffic Committee Meetings, preparing plans and writing appropriate report
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management including Police, Transport, and the community
• Experience in investigating road safety issues and customer complaints, analysing current traffic control and traffic management, making recommendations in accordance with the standards, and addressing traffic management related issues
• Experience in Project Management of community programs, including education and presentation with community groups
• Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus
• Experience in research and statistical analysis
• Understanding of the current Safe Systems Approach to road safety
• Class C Driver’s Licence.

Pre-Employment Checks

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

This is a child-related position. You will be required to provide Council with your valid and current Working with Children Check (WWCC) number as a condition of your employment. In addition, your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check to determine your suitability for employment.

Closing Date: Sunday 27 July 2025 at 11:30pm.

Previous applicants need not reapply and will still be considered for the role.

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, or contact Lindsay Dunstan, Acting Manager Engineering and Technical Services on 02 4232 0391 for more information.