Traffic Engineer

Deliver traffic, parking, transport and road safety solutions that benefit the community

Help shape a safer, more efficient and connected road network across Bayside

Permanent Full Time, 35hr per week, 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.

About the role

Provide engineering services to contribute to the efficient, safe and equitable traffic and road system to meet legislative and compliance requirements.

The role is responsible for the provision of traffic, transport and road safety engineering advice to Council and its customers across a range of matters to create a safe road environment, and amenity for its community.

Key Accountabilities

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Assess, determine and implement strategies and engineering solutions to improve and maintain traffic efficiency, equitable parking supply and, safety of road users consistent with industry practice, and legislative requirements.
• Capture and analyse traffic data to identify relevant issues and predicted growth to develop recommendations, solutions and timely responses to traffic, parking and safety matters.
• Issue and monitor instructions for construction works and prepare and implement local area traffic management schemes and initiatives to give effect to Council resolutions.
• Participate in project planning, feasibility assessment and development of consultant and other briefs to assist in the implementation and delivery of local area traffic, pedestrian and road safety studies and initiatives.
• Provide clear, timely and accurate information, and professional advice and consultation responses to internal and external customers to assist with decision making.
• Prepare funding submissions and administer grants for the treatment of traffic matters.
• Undertake support functions for and provide reports for internal and external committees to support decision making.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About you

• A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering which satisfies eligibility requirements for Member of the Institution of Engineers (Australia)
• Current Drivers’ 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.

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 10 days sick leave each year
• 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing Date: Friday, 16 October 2026

Salary: From$102,275 to $114,548 pa + 3.5% Civil Liability allowance + superannuation

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

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.

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