Traffic and Transport Engineer — Parramatta Area, Western Sydney

Expired

Description The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. About the role This position is responsible for: Providing professional and technical advice and guidance on traffic, transport and parking matters to the organisation and external customers (public, developers, consultants etc.) to achieve positive outcomes Obtaining approvals for the installation of traffic facilities through the Local Traffic Committee process. Design outputs are to comply with legal statutes and relevant standards Undertaking the approval process and providing assessment for specific applications in accordance with relevant Acts (eg. Roads Act, Section 138 – Works on Roads) Managing civil/traffic design projects Consulting and liaising with Council officers, the community, public utilities and government authorities in relation to traffic matters About You The successful candidate must have: a recognised degree in Civil Engineering, be eligible to be a member of The Institution of Engineers Australia and approximately 5 years experience in local government. The successful candidate should be proficient in using AutoCAD and have Class C Drivers Licence. It would be preferred but not essential for applicants to have the ability to use traffic modelling software SIDRA. What’s on offer We are offering an attractive salary from $101,563.70p.a. plus 11% Superannuation. In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking) Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Learning and development opportunities Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Saniya Sharmeen on (02) 9806 5645 or email ssharmeencityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au. Applications close 4pm, 2nd October 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium. The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration. This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.