Traffic Engineer

Permanent, Full Time

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Council has a rare opportunity to join our Infrastructure Assets Strategy team as our Traffic Engineer, contributing to the current and future transport and infrastructure needs for our city.

You will be responsible for undertaking investigations and technical assessments of the transport network and making recommendations for improvements. You will provide professional Traffic Engineering input and advice on traffic planning, management and operations to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and support the running of the Lake Macquarie Traffic Facilities and Road Safety Committee.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

Key to your success in this role is your wealth of experience in strategic traffic and transportation planning, assessing development proposals/applications and community consultation processes. You are a team player with a growth mindset, have attention to detail, work to deadlines and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Along with the full criteria in the Position Statement, specifically you will have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic/Transportation Planning or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategic traffic and transportation planning include traffic modelling
• Demonstrated experience in assessing various types of development proposals/applications with regard to traffic and road network matters
• Experience in community consultation, and communication with customers and other stakeholders on technical issues
• Demonstrated experience in assessing the future infrastructure requirements for transport networks and ability to make recommendations for assets to be included in catchment contribution plans

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $94,827 to $110,204 a year plus industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation
• 35-hour week with flexible working hours, hybrid working model, and nine-day fortnight
• Work closely with your Coordinator in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Free parking within walking distance of our new contemporary office building
• At Lake Macquarie City Council, we value our staff and the hard work they do. In return we offer a range of benefits click here to view more benefits on offer

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Send in your application by Sunday 4th February 2024.
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role or if you need assistance when submitting your application, please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 49210 495 or email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
• We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.