At a Glance
- Tasks: Influence transport planning and manage traffic initiatives for a growing community.
- Company: Leading local government organisation focused on sustainable transport outcomes.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work on diverse projects and collaborate with experienced professionals.
- Other info: Join a team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community transport while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Traffic Engineering or related field, plus relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
AWX Executive is proud to partner with a leading local government organisation to recruit an experienced Traffic Engineer who will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, connected and sustainable transport outcomes for a growing and diverse community.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically capable and community-focused engineering professional to influence transport planning, traffic management, road safety initiatives, and infrastructure development while working across a broad range of stakeholders and projects.
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader Traffic Engineering & Planning, you will provide expert advice and technical leadership to support the development of transport networks that are efficient, connected, and safe for all road users.
The role offers a diverse portfolio including traffic engineering assessments, transport planning initiatives, infrastructure projects, stakeholder engagement, and policy development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and recommend traffic infrastructure improvements including intersections, roads, cycleways, footpaths and associated facilities.
- Coordinate and manage traffic matters relating to public and private events.
- Support traffic committee processes, Council reports and implementation of endorsed traffic initiatives.
- Manage and contribute to traffic and transport studies undertaken internally or by external consultants.
- Provide specialist traffic engineering advice for development applications, strategic projects and transport initiatives.
- Liaise with government agencies, transport providers, community stakeholders and infrastructure partners.
- Prepare funding submissions and project manage transport and traffic-related capital works programs.
- Contribute to policy development, process improvement and continuous service enhancement.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will bring a combination of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills and a genuine commitment to delivering practical community outcomes.
You will ideally possess
- Tertiary qualifications in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in traffic engineering, transport planning or a closely related field.
- Strong knowledge of traffic management principles, legislation, regulations and industry standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- High-level project management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Experience managing competing stakeholder interests and resolving complex issues.
- A current driver's licence.
- Highly Regarded
- Experience with traffic and transport modelling software.
- Proficiency with engineering and project management applications such as MS Project and MS Access.
- Road safety or traffic management accreditations.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to
- Influence strategic transport outcomes that directly benefit the community.
- Work on a diverse range of transport and infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with experienced planning, engineering and government professionals.
- Join a team committed to innovation, partnership, customer focus and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy a role that combines technical expertise, project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Traffic Engineer employer: AWX
AWX is an exceptional employer that values its Civil Operators by offering competitive rates, penalties, and superannuation for work based in the vibrant Townsville area. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and growth, providing ample opportunities for professional development while working on diverse civil projects. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises safety and employee well-being, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
