Senior Traffic Engineer

Job No: CN2859

Location: Newcastle

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 4 Jul 2022 AEST

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• 35-hour week with an optional 9-day fortnight
• Make a difference in our community by achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable and sustainable global city!

Do you have a passion for traffic engineering?  

Do you want to be involved in shaping Newcastle's traffic and transport outcomes and see the results of your hard work come to life?

If you answered yes to above, this could be your next career move!

Newcastle is changing and our Transport & Compliance team are changing too. We are on a journey of growth and evolution, and we have an opportunity for you to be part of it.  In 2030, City of Newcastle (CN) will be a smart, liveable and sustainable global city with a focus on community at its centre.

As the Senior Traffic Engineer, you will be the key technical resource for provision of sound, timely advice and resolution of issues related to road safety and traffic management. You will support the Traffic & Transport Manager to lead, coach, and mentor a small team of Traffic Engineers and Technical Officers.

A key element of your role will be to liaise with a wide range of peers and stakeholders across CN, State Government, and the community to achieve agreed outcomes. 

Our evolving Traffic & Transport team at CN will provide you with an opportunity to get involved in a wide range of projects, from area-wide master planning and traffic studies to implementation specific local site solutions for parking and amenity; and a chance to provide expert advice and be involved in development of policies and strategies that have immediate and long-term impacts for our city.

What’s it like working at the City of Newcastle?

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.  People come first at the City of Newcastle, which means providing employees with meaningful work and capacity for work life balance. As a large local organisation, CN offers opportunity to develop in your current role, grow into future opportunities and reach your full potential.  

Our organisation’s values are Cooperation, Respect, Excellence and Wellbeing which are underpinned by our behaviours of courage, trust, and pride. Together, our values and behaviours support our decision making, our day-to-day interactions and everything we do. 

We value diversity of thought, and we focus on equity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued so they can be themselves and fully contribute their opinions and perspectives to the success of the organisation.

What are the benefits?

• 35-hour working week with flexible work arrangements including a hybrid working model to ensure you can find the right balance between your personal and professional life!
• Optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave
• 3 weeks of personal leave each year
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• 2 additional paid Public Holidays
• Additional paid leave days including Health & Wellbeing, NAIDOC, and Community Volunteer leave
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure you continue to evolve and grow your career ambitions
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $4.30 per week that will give you and your immediate family members access to a wide range of fitness and aquatic centres

Interested to know more?

To view the full position description please click here.

At CN our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description.  Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 3 July 2022.

Remuneration: $102,246.69 + 10% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Ryan Tranter – Traffic & Transport Manager – 024974 2817.

At CN we understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation and highly encourage veterans to apply for suitable roles.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.