Senior Transport Engineer

$111,976 per annum, plus super.
Full-time, permanent.

As the Capital City of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. Our aim is to grow our city to 55,000 residents by 2036, embed sustainability into everything we do, and facilitate a prosperous and thriving city.

The City is looking for an experienced Senior Transport Engineer who is responsible for the design of traffic engineering projects to maintain and improve the transport networks in the City. This position will develop projects from the initial feasibility stage through to concept design ensuring projects meet the required design standards and safety requirements.

This role will also undertake other traffic engineering tasks such as Road Safety Audits and review of Traffic Impact Assessments, as well as mentor and supervise junior staff members.

As the Senior Transport Engineer, you will support the City by:

Taking a lead role in the concept design and development of traffic engineering projects and programs such as the City’s Two-way Streets program, Parallel Walks program, and Cycle Plan.
Providing technical advice to assist in the delivery of capital works projects including major streetscape upgrades, intersection modifications, and traffic management schemes.
Undertaking the analysis of crash statistics, accident investigations, and research, determining and designing accident remedial measures, and preparing Black Spot funding submissions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in traffic engineering design and traffic operations in the urban context, preferably in Australia and in a Local Government environment.

Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage, and respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

How to apply

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Please provide a comprehensive resume, together with a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability for the role.

You can access the position description via the link supplied.

The application process

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Amanda Mannolini, Alliance Manager Transport and Urban Design, 9461 3166.