Limited term up to 30 June 2018

Salary from $83,337 up to $101,133 per annum

plus superannuation and 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance

(Salary depending upon qualifications and experience)

Recruitment No: 16125

Do you have experience managing traffic and undertaking traffic & transport studies? 

Traffic + Transport Planning Unit are seeking a qualified and experienced Traffic Engineer to join their small professional and dynamic team.  You will be responsible for assessing Development Proposals, prepare Traffic Management Plans, as well as undertake Traffic and Transport Studies and Road Safety projects.  You will also use your strong communication skills to consult and negotiate with Community Groups, State Government Agencies, Public Transport providers and Developers. 

Please note that for your application to be considered you must address the Selection Criteria below and apply online via our website www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/jobs. Hardcopy, faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. An eligiblity list may be formed as part of this recruitment.

Essential Selection Criteria:

1. Completed a degree in Civil Engineering.
2. Proven ability to use relevant technology in the workplace, including Traffic Engineering software (eg: TRACKS, SIDRA, PARAMICS or AIMSUN) and MS Office software packages.
3. Demonstrated experience in traffic and development matters.
4. Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse range of customers, including Councillors, colleagues in statutory authorities, developers and the general public.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities to meet strict deadlines and deliver identified outcomes.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop practical and innovate solutions to traffic and land development problems.
7. Demonstrated project management skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as be an effective team member.
9. Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety principles.
10. Possess a current Class C driver's licence.

Desirable Selection Criteria

1. Desirably possess Post Graduate Qualifications in Traffic/Transport Planning or undertaking further studies in these fields.
2. Possess an understanding of Local Government traffic and development procedures.

For further information please visit www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/jobs to access the Information Package Alternatively you may contact Ted Collins on (02) 4227 7106

Questions regarding submitting your application online contact the Recruitment Team on 4227 7065.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 5 December 2016.

Please note that interviews will be conducted week commencing 12 December 2016.

Council is subject to a proposal for amalgamation, and an amalgamation may affect the industrial instruments applicable to this position at the time it is offered.