Senior Traffic & Parking Assessment Officer

Senior Traffic and Parking Assessment Officer
Location: Hurstville, NSW
Salary: $110,031.86- $127,488.43 + Super
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent
Public Sector People on behalf of Georges River Council

Balance growth and liveability through smart traffic and transport planning.

Public Sector People are proud to be partnering with Georges River Council to recruit a technically skilled and community-focused Senior Traffic & Parking Assessment Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a civil or traffic engineer to influence urban design, development, and infrastructure outcomes across a diverse and growing local government area.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Coordinator Advisory & Specialist Assessment, you will:

• Provide expert technical input into development assessments and certification processes
• Assess traffic generation, pedestrian safety, access, parking, and design across a range of development types
• Ensure integration of development with public assets and compliance with relevant policies and standards
• Review transport and traffic modelling, and make recommendations on appropriate conditions
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align planning with infrastructure and asset strategies
• Contribute to strategic planning policies and participate in VPA negotiations
• Represent Council as an Expert Witness in Land & Environment Court matters when required
• Participate in continuous improvement and business process enhancements

• Tertiary qualifications in civil or traffic engineering or a related field
• Experience in traffic and transport planning within a development assessment context
• Understanding of Australian Standards, DCPs, EPIs and relevant legislation (e.g. Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Roads Act 1993)
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence

• Direct influence on planning and infrastructure outcomes in a high-growth area
• Strong internal collaboration across planning and engineering teams
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment
• Central location with good access to transport and local amenities
• Take advantage of Council benefits including:
  • hybrid working arrangements
  • wellness perks including flu vaccinations and free counselling
  • ability to partake in council’s Flex Fit Scheme including 9-day fortnight, based on operational requirements
  • access to council leave entitlements including long service leave after 5 years