Wingecarribee Shire Council located in NSW???s Southern Highlands, comprises of six towns and many villages in a semi rural setting. Our 45,000 residents enjoy a combination of many modern facilities and recreational opportunities within a magnificent natural environment. Wingecarribee Shire Council is committed to best practice, staff development and customer service
Traffic Engineer
About the Role
The Traffic Engineer works in a small specialist team responsible for traffic and road safety related investigations and for recommending solutions that address the problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate traffic, street lighting and road safety concerns by the community, elected representatives and government agencies and recommend actions that address the concerns.
- Service the Local Traffic Committee through the preparation of agendas, reports, correspondence and works instructions to install traffic management devices. Assist Infrastructure Services with ongoing maintenance of traffic facilities.
- Liaise and negotiate with key statutory authorities with traffic responsibilities including the Roads and Maritime Services, the NSW Police Force and Transport for NSW.
- Provide traffic engineering advice and support to internal and external customers in regard to regarding special events, capital works and development control related matters.
- Manage the Road Safety Officer position and provide guidance and advice in the road safety area.
- Manage requests from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and heavy vehicle operators for heavy and oversize/overmass vehicles to use Council roads.
- Manage requests for new street lighting as Council’s nominated street lighting officer and maintenance of existing lighting.
- Collect, and use traffic volume data, traffic and counters, crash history and intersection counts and analyse survey data, update databases, and prepare reports as required.
- Assist roads & traffic section in prepare grant applications submission as and when required.
- Assist in collection of traffic data and setting out traffic data counters.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of all codes, legislative requirement and industry standards impacting traffic engineering.
- Manage and undertake minor traffic engineering design projects.
- Maintain an understanding and use traffic modelling and transport planning tools where necessary.
The salary for this position is $84,930.56 to $98,519.20 per annum+super and leaseback vehicle, dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
About You
You will demonstrate high level of organisational skills and lead by example.
Have an open and collaborative approach to the achievement of organisational objectives through demonstrating leadership.
Be committed to achieving the commitment of staff and customers both internal and external.
You will lead the entire team of reports through engagement and discussion of expectations.
Provide an innovative and facilitative approach to opportunities through situational management to ensure a consultative approach to the Coordinators leadership.
You will be required to build positive relationships with staff and management at all levels. Achieve expectations, and ensure that the internal and external communication of those expectations are bound by high levels of professionalism and discretion.
About Us
Located in the Southern Highlands, Wingecarribee Shire Council is within comfortable travelling distance of Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra. With four distinct and stunning seasons combined with glorious countryside rich in biodiversity and appeal, it's an enviable lifestyle location. For further information on the Southern Highland attractions please Click Here
How to Apply
Click on 'Apply' button to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and address the selection criteria as stated within the position description that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.
Intending applicants are advised to read Council's Recruitment Information Package before submitting their online application.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Naif Ahmed, Coordinator Assets - Roads and Traffic on (02) 4868 0823.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered for the position.
Previous Applicants need not apply
Closing Date
Sunday 24 January 2021
Click here to download the Position Description.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provides a smoke free environment.