Coordinator -Traffic And Road Safety

• Lead Bayside Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Team 
• Be a part of innovative Council
• Join an organisation with excellent family friendly benefits  
• Permanent Full Time Position, 9-day fortnight!

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City. 

About the role

The role is responsible to lead the team to develop strategic and operational plans and policy in the areas of parking, Traffic and Road Safety to directly contribute to an efficient, safe and equitable Traffic and transport system for the community. 

The role is responsible to provide professional advice and recommendations on Traffic and parking matters and proactive responses to emerging issues.

You can also expect to:

• Lead the team in the delivery of parking, Traffic and Road Safety investigations, programs and projects to achieve quality outcomes in line with legislation and industry best practice.
• Provide project sponsorship to ensure input into design and development of traffic facilities so that projects deliver expected outcomes.
• Coordinate and implement Road Safety education programs and resources to increase community awareness and capacity to respond to Road Safety issues. 
• Identify funding strategies and options and prepare funding submissions for the delivery of priority initiatives. 
• Coordinate Council’s responsibilities under the Delegations to Council from Transport for NSW to fulfil compliance requirements.

About you

We are looking for an agile and dynamic leader who has the following:

• A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) which satisfies eligibility requirements for professional membership of the Institution of Engineers (Australia).
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant field.
• Working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to the work of the unit. 
• Demonstrate ability to effectively lead and coordinate activities of a team.
• Well-developed conceptual and analytic skills, a capacity to identify and develop solutions to parking enforcement issues, and a commitment to process improvement of parking services functions.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service and to managing stakeholder relations in diverse environments.
• Understanding of technology and commitment to innovation.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community. 

• A Flexi Day Off every fortnight
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to: ***********@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line: F24/139 – Coordinator Traffic and Road Safety

Deadline: Friday, 15 March 2024

Salary Range:  $119,044.17 - $133,329.40 per annum, plus 3.5 % Civil Liability Allowance, plus 11% superannuation and leaseback vehicle

Enquiries:  Bryce Spelta – Manager City Infrastructure directly via email on ************@bayside.nsw.gov.au or call 0411 744 ***.

Background Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.