Traffic Signals & ITS Field Lead in Melbourne

Location: Melbourne VIC, AU, 3067

Type of Employment: Full-time

Date posted: Oct 13, 2026

Yunex Traffic is seeking an experienced Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems Leading Hand to join our growing Melbourne team. This is a hands-on field leadership role for someone who knows the Victorian traffic signal environment, takes pride in delivering high-quality work and can lead crews safely through planned, reactive and installation activities.

You will work across established traffic signal infrastructure and emerging technologies, including advanced detection, connected transport systems and other next-generation ITS equipment. If you are an experienced Leading Hand, senior traffic signal electrician or ITS electrician ready to take greater ownership of field delivery, we would like to hear from you.

What you will do

• Lead and work alongside field crews delivering traffic signal and ITS works
• Coordinate daily activities, resources, equipment, subcontractors and traffic management
• Conduct pre-starts and ensure work is performed in accordance with approved safe work methods
• Promote a strong safety culture and stop work when conditions are unsafe or change
• Install, modify, inspect, test and commission traffic signal and ITS assets
• Diagnose faults and provide practical technical support to employees and subcontractors
• Review work requirements, drawings, specifications and site conditions before work begins
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time and to the required quality standard
• Liaise professionally with customers, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Support the preparation and commissioning of traffic signal controllers, detection systems and associated equipment
• Complete required field records, test results and work documentation
• Coach and support less-experienced employees
• Participate in technical and safety training
• Join an after-hours standby roster where required

What we are looking for

• You will be a practical and reliable field leader with demonstrated experience in the Victorian traffic signal and ITS sector.
• Construction Induction Card, commonly known as a White Card
• Full Australian driver licence or approved equivalent
• Recent hands-on experience delivering Victorian traffic signal or ITS works
• Demonstrated experience leading field crews or coordinating site activities
• Strong electrical testing, fault-finding and commissioning capability
• Working knowledge of relevant Victorian traffic signal and ITS specifications
• Ability to plan work, manage changing priorities and meet delivery deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
• Ability to meet the applicable Department of Transport and Planning prequalification experience requirements

Experience that will be highly regarded

• Traffic signal controller training or certification
• SCATS knowledge
• Experience with traffic signal installation requirements
• Experience with ITS and electrical device installation requirements
• Vehicle detection, communications, vehicle-to-everything or artificial intelligence detection experience
• Experience coordinating traffic management providers and subcontractors
• Experience completing inspection, test and commissioning documentation

What you will bring as a Leading Hand

• Set clear expectations and lead by example
• Speak up when work cannot be performed safely
• Communicate respectfully with crews, customers and subcontractors
• Organise people, materials and equipment before work begins
• Remain calm and practical when priorities change
• Take ownership of quality and completion
• Support the development of other team members
• Contribute to a positive and accountable team culture

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration under the applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA)
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Company mobile phone, laptop and all required IT equipment
• Overtime opportunities and applicable industry allowances
• Ongoing technical, safety and leadership training
• Exposure to leading-edge ITS technologies including V2X, AI-based detection and next-generation traffic management systems
• Clear career progression pathways into Supervisory, Technical Specialist, Project Delivery and Management roles
• Income protection and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their immediate family members
• Access to a global business with the stability, resources and opportunities of an industry leader
• A strong team culture built around safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement

This is more than a field-based maintenance role. It is an opportunity to lead skilled crews, work with emerging technologies and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of transport across Victoria. You'll have the support of a global technology leader while working within a close-knit Melbourne team that values practical experience, innovation and professional growth.

Yunex Traffic strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, women, candidates living with disability, members of the LGBTQ community and culturally and linguistically diverse people. Our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging approach supports a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.