Traffic Engineer

Public Sector People are working with a local council in Melbourne eastern suburbs to recruit a Band 5 Traffic Engineer for a 2-month temporary contract assignment.

The successful candidate will have minimum of 12 months local government experience in traffic and transport engineering, strong communication and customer service skills, ability to work independently and learn new systems and softwares quickly. 

As a Traffic Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing and providing comments on transport, traffic, and parking related issues, assisting with the development and implementation of Traffic Management Plans and investigate the effectiveness of transport related projects. 

Responsibilities and Experience for this role:

• Respond to customer enquiries and requests.
• Review and provide comment on Traffic Management Plans.
• Liaise with Vic Roads, Department of Transport, Public Transport Victoria, Emergency Services, Victoria Police and other statutory authorities and organisations in relation to transportation issues.
• Develop local area traffic management schemes as required.
• Evaluate and advise on the likely impact of development applications on transport, traffic, and parking.
• Attend meetings relating to traffic and transport matters, including Council briefings and Council meetings.
• Undertake and assist engineering staff with traffic management issues that may include investigations, reports, correspondence & support in all areas including traffic related issues.

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
• Previous Traffic Engineering experience in local government
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic and civil engineering principles
• Understanding of relevant road and traffic guidelines, standards, procedures and Government legislation
• Strong customer service skills & excellent written and oral communication skills
• An ability to be part of a working team
• An ability to respond to changing priorities and able to complete tasks within tight timeframes