Traffic Engineer

• Full Time Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
• 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute, and we will match up to 3%

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Traffic Engineering to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Traffic Engineer with a passion for our mixed urban rural environment.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

• Investigate and assess all traffic/road safety matters and provide specialist advice and recommendations to improve the safety and efficiency of the Shire's transport network.
• Assist in Capital Works Delivery program on road design and other various road infrastructure delivery matters concerning traffic standards, signs, line marking, and local area traffic management
• Review transport impact assessments of the existing and proposed Shire road network.
• Provide expert advice to staff, Council and external stakeholders on traffic, transport and municipal engineering and development matters affecting the Shire.
• Assist in the submission of grant funding applications.
• Conduct assessment regarding the speed limit review and Restricted Access Vehicle permit applications and liaise with Main Roads Western Australia for approval.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and skillset:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering
• A minimum of five years' of practical experience
• Extensive working knowledge of transport engineering best practice
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management certification
• Advanced Traffic Management certification
• Solid understanding in Sidra modelling
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Possession of a valid Driver's Licence
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD software

The Important Stuff!

An attractive salary will be negotiated dependent on experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership.
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
• 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles.
• Two additional Local Government days off per year.
• The option of Purchased Leave.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
• Free Onsite Parking.

About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Where do I apply?

Submit your cover letter and resume online no later than midday, Monday 5th of May 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.