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Form of work Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 900 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What’s on Offer
Work Life Balance –we offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
Security– Permanent full-time role, based in the Rosebud office. Band 6: $88,774 to $96,367 (depending on experience). (excl. super)
Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
About the Role
The Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer will work with the community in delivering integrated transport solutions, improving road safety, undertake specialist investigations, and strategically plan transport improvements for the Shire. The position will contribute to the development, review and implementation of key transport strategies, and provide strategic transport planning advice on network developments.
Reporting to the Transport Strategy Coordinator, the core responsibilities include:
Ensure appropriate forward planning is undertaken for transport related programs and projects (including Roads to Recovery, Blackspot, footpath program).
Develop and manage projects in the Council’s Capital Works Program for traffic engineering and road safety related infrastructure proposals, including local area traffic management treatments.
Develop, review and implement key transport strategies and policies (including Toward Zero Road Safety Strategy, Integrated Transport Strategy, Road Improvement Strategy, Ridesafe Strategy, and Pedestrian Access Strategy).
Assess, review, and prioritise potential speed limit changes.
Position Description: Senior Traffic & Transport Engineer
About You
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
Previous Local/State Government experience highly desirable
Ability to source, select and prioritise strategic roads improvement opportunities for bids in the Capital Works program
Demonstrated ability to work through issues with the community and internal stakeholders to build understanding and support for programs and strategies
Commitment to living Mornington Peninsula Shire values
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks. It is a condition of employment that all Mornington Peninsula Shire employees declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status.
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
Contact: For a confidential discussion, please contact, Brett Whitwam, Team Leader - Traffic & Transport on 5950 1837
Applications Close: 6pm, Friday 14 April 2023
