Principal Traffic and Transport Engineer
Job No: CEN3971
Location: Central Coast NSW
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Principal Traffic and Transport Engineer to join our Development Engineering Section. You will see your days assessing road safety and traffic impacts from developments and collaborating with varying internal and external stakeholders to provide innovative solutions for this large and growing local community.
* Work in a dynamic and customer focused team
* Permanent full-time
* Balance your life with a 9 day fortnight
* Hybrid work conditions - 2 days work from home and 3 days on site
* Flexible work arrangement options are available
* Leaseback Vehicle
About the role
This role will see you responsible for the analysis, modelling and technical advice on traffic engineering principles for developments.
The position requires a thorough understanding of development assessment, and a knowledge base of Civil or Environmental Engineering, civil works design, planning legislation and the priorities surrounding these, along with consultation skills and experience. This position is a lead role which provides advice, support and mentoring to a professional and highly skilled team, within a large growing Local Government area.
You will also be key in providing input in relation to planning and strategic proposals with consideration of the safety of all road users and performance of the proposed and existing road network.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field or demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role combined with ongoing professional development
* Current Class C Driver’s Licence
* Construction General Induction Card
* Experience in assessing and reporting on traffic and parking matters
* Experience in road traffic and intersection design, and assessment
* Demonstrated experience in preparing complex traffic studies, traffic modelling, modelling of intersections (SIDRA preferably) and cost estimating for civil engineering works
* Experience working in Local Government
* An innovative approach to the application & understanding of relevant guidelines for traffic generation and the application of traffic engineering principles and road safety principles
* Ability to make sound judgements in assessing impacts of all types of proposed developments on the road network and in applying engineering design guidelines for the installation of appropriate traffic engineering principles
* Ability to ensure that methods, software and procedures used in traffic modelling and planning are in keeping with current professional standards and are appropriate to CCC’s needs
* Strong analytical skills.
The salary range offered for this position is between $99k - $119k plus up to $12k market loading depending on skills and experience and 3.5% civil liability + 11.5% super.
This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.
Extra benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check ups, a 'me day' to refresh you. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
* Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
* Free flu vaccination program
* Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
* Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
* We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
* Novated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
What to know more?
The contact person for this role is John Noakes, Section Manager Development Engineer. You can contact them on ph: 0417 486 569 or on email at
Closing Date: 16 February 2025
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