Senior Traffic Engineer

• Band 7, fixed-term role, monthly RDO. Salary range $105,483 to $118,035 (plus super).

• Lead planning and delivery of traffic and road safety projects that improve outcomes for the community, now and into the future.

• Roll out policies, strategies and guidelines to support smarter, more effective traffic and road safety decision-making.

As a senior role within the Civil Asset Planning team, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Traffic/Transport Engineer with a desire to shape the strategic direction of the Council's service delivery by creating and implementing important traffic-related policies, strategies, plans, and programs. This role is crucial in ensuring that community needs for road safety can be met.

The role is essential for maximizing external funding opportunities to continue to address road safety issues within a growing community. Balancing increasing urban growth with the broader rural townships, the role presents an exciting opportunity to establish various frameworks to ensure consistent and transparent decision making.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual.  You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity.  Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired.  We encourage the exploration of new ideas.  We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs.  This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

Council’s Civil Asset Planning team are looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer who will be responsible for the provision of efficient and effective delivery of traffic and transportation related engineering services for Baw Baw Shire Council and the broader community.

The Senior Traffic Engineer is responsible for managing the provision of Council’s traffic and road safety related assets and services.

This role will require the successful candidate to undertake investigations and provide engineering technical advice and professional and efficient services to Council, internal service units and the community on a wide range of infrastructure related matters such as traffic, parking, DDA compliance and other associated infrastructure works.

The Senior Traffic Engineer will be involved in the development and implementation of policy, strategy and plans to support the provision of Council’s road safety and traffic management services, road safety functions and related infrastructure. This will include undertaking planning of infrastructure projects, including investigating cost-effective technical solutions, cost estimates for the works, construction considerations, preparing preliminary designs and delivering assigned projects.               

About the Successful Candidate

We're searching for an individual eager for a challenging and diverse role with extensive traffic-related local government experience, ready to take ownership of the role.
A team player with initiative and a can-do attitude is essential, as we aim to enhance the capability and skill set of our current team.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia and registration in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 is preferred.
• Experience in Local Government engineering (ideally 7+ years)
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to prioritise workload and conflicting priorities within a busy environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to analyse complex problems.

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire 

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 
•    Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
•    Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance. 
•    Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
•    Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
•    Career development opportunities.
•    Study/development assistance.
•    Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
•    A thriving Social Club.
•    Close to Public transport.
•    Ample free parking nearby.

Further Information and How To Apply

To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 13 July 2025 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.