Job Description

Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer

Infrastructure, Traffic & Civil Engineering

Temporary Full Time – 3 Months

Band 7 – Starting from $108,545.62 + super + RDO ( RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for a Traffic and Transport Engineer ready to take the next step into a senior role, with hands-on learning, mentorship and future career progression opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced Traffic and Transport Engineer who brings both technical depth and practical experience in delivering outcomes within a local government environment. You’ll be someone who thrives on solving complex transport challenges in urban settings and can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on project delivery.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional technical writing skills, with a proven ability to prepare clear, concise and professionally structured reports that lead to well‑reasoned recommendations and informed decision‑making.
• Leadership capability, including experience supervising technical staff and external consultants, providing guidance, quality oversight and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across the community, Councillors, internal departments, and external agencies to achieve practical and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• A creative and solutions‑focused mindset, able to develop innovative design responses to complex traffic, transport and road safety issues within a constrained urban environment.
• Deep knowledge and hands‑on experience in local area traffic management, road safety and project management, ideally gained within a local government setting where you’ve delivered projects from concept through to implementation.

We’re looking for someone who brings professional judgement, initiative, and a genuine commitment to improving transport outcomes for the community.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the or contact Lander Chy, Acting Senior Coordinator Traffic Engineering at Lander.Chy@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

901808 901806 - Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer - Infrastructure Environment - Position Description - January 2026 (2).pdf

Applications close on: Friday 17 July 2026, at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check and screening against the Aged Care and Disability Banning Order Register to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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