AddressNestled next to Brisbane, the vibrant city of Ipswich stands as Queensland's fastest-growing area and oldest provincial city. Boasting a dynamic mix of rich heritage, tight-knit communities, diverse landscapes, and a bustling energy, Ipswich offers a region brimming with livability and endless opportunities.
At the heart of this thriving community is the Ipswich City Council, a dedicated team of over 1,500 individuals committed to fostering a workplace culture centered on communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. With teams spanning various industries, the Council delivers a wide array of services to the community, ensuring that Ipswich continues to flourish and thrive.
About the role
Join Ipswich City Council’s Team as a Principal Engineer in Transport and Traffic!
Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a real impact on your community's transport network? Reporting directly to the Team Leader (Transport and Traffic), the Principal Engineer will lead high-level traffic programs and projects, overseeing Council's traffic management activities, Traffic Operations, and road safety initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Council's transport network both now and in the future.
As a leader in this role, you will have the opportunity to manage a talented team of five traffic and transport professionals, some of whom are seasoned experts within the council. This is your chance to lead a dedicated team, drive innovation, and shape the future of transportation in the community.
If you are passionate about creating positive change and have a strong background in traffic engineering and management, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence in transport and traffic management.
Your responsibilities
- Coordinate Council's traffic management activities for safe and efficient transport network operation.
- Analyse road infrastructure for safety improvements and traffic efficiency.
- Manage City's Intelligent Transport Systems network.
- Implement Road Safety Audit Program for targeted safety enhancements.
- Direct local traffic improvement schemes and safety audits.
- Address public and Councillor requests on traffic management and road safety.
- Implement road safety, traffic management, and parking policies.
- Provide input on traffic management and road safety policies.
- Identify transport projects in Council's Capital Portfolio of Works.
- Build relationships with Government agencies and stakeholders in Traffic Operations.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Extensive experience in traffic engineering, including local government experience.
- Current Queensland "C" class driver's license.
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status.
- Substantial expertise and experience in traffic engineering.
- High-level skills in providing authoritative advice on traffic engineering and road safety matters.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, scope, and direct traffic engineering projects, including procurement and supervision of consultants and technical staff
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, conduct complex research and evaluation, and think strategically
- Prior experience or the ability to manage a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for fostering strategic relationships, stakeholder consultation, and negotiation to achieve desired outcomes
- Relocation package for the right candidate
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 15 days sick leave annually
- Flexitime or rostered day off
- Employer Superannuation up to 12.25%
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive salary
To apply for this role please submit your most recent resume via the link. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact ************@torodesolutions.com.au
Additional information- Great opportunity to make this role your own, and lead a team
- Located in Ipswich, Queensland
- Competitive salary + super + benefits + relocation asssitance
