At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape safer, sustainable streets and develop innovative traffic solutions for Sydney's Inner West.
- Company: Join Inner West Council, a progressive local government focused on community and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work hours, gym memberships, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on urban mobility and community safety in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in civil or traffic engineering and project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 73328 - 128100 $ per year.
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
About the role:
Help shape safer, more sustainable and better-connected streets across Sydney’s Inner West. Inner West Council is seeking an experienced and solutions-focused Traffic Engineer to investigate, plan and develop practical traffic, parking, road safety and active transport solutions for our diverse and highly urbanised community. This is an opportunity to work on technically interesting projects that have a visible impact on how people move through and experience the Inner West. You will take projects from investigation and concept development through stakeholder engagement and approval, balancing safety, accessibility, amenity, sustainability and community expectations.
Reporting to the Coordinator Traffic Investigations & Road Safety, you will manage a varied program of traffic and transport investigations and projects. The position is permanent full-time, working 35 hours per week, with occasional attendance at Council, committee or public meetings outside normal working hours.
Remuneration: $89,733.28 to $128,100.96 + 12% Superannuation. Access to Civil Liabilities Allowance (subject to eligibility).
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or appropriate equivalent, recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
- Capable of developing ‘best practice’ traffic engineering and parking solutions to contemporary industry standards, codes, technical directions and legislation, in complex urban environments, with the capacity for innovative thinking.
- Project management and consultant management skills.
- Skilled in the use of computer aided drafting and design packages including AutoCAD.
- Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
Eligibility for employment/Pre-employment Checks: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance: IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please click here for more information on reasonable adjustments.
Traffic Engineer in Sydney employer: Inner West Council
Inner West Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises community engagement and employee well-being. With flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits like affordable gym memberships, and a strong commitment to diversity, IWC empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the vibrant Inner West community. Join us in making a meaningful impact as we strive to be the best council for our residents.
