Traffic Services Engineer

About the role: This role improves the level of traffic management, traffic planning and road safety in the Council area whilst providing technical and administrative support to the Principal Coordinator. Duties include: • Respond to customer requests. • Prepare Local Traffic Committee reports. • Assess the traffic & parking aspects of development applications, construction certificates, subdivision certificates and/or planning proposals, where required. • Develop proposals for traffic signs, line marking, bus shelters, bus stops, pathways, street lighting and traffic facility installation for infrastructure. • Process temporary road occupancy, road closure, work zone, portable traffic signals, street lighting and other applications • Provide specialised design and construction advice for traffic and road infrastructure projects. • Undertake traffic modelling investigations. • Organise, undertake and analyse traffic counts. About you: To be successful in this role you will have: 1. Degree in Civil Engineering with demonstrated work experience in traffic and/or transport engineering. 2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in Local Government traffic engineering or a related field. 3. An understanding and interest in contemporary traffic engineering practices and management techniques. 4. Knowledge of relevant procedures, Australian Standards, RMS technical directions, AUSTROAD guidelines and relevant legislation relating to traffic engineering. Working with us: THSC employees enjoy: Performance Bonuses, Learning & Development Opportunities, Active Social Club, Modern Office Location, On-site Parking, Variable Leave, Proactive Wellbeing Initiatives, Onsite Cafe and Working for the Community. Position details: Permanent – full time. S1069, Salary: from $84302 + Superannuation + Performance Bonus (up to 2% annual salary) + organisational bonus (up to $2K) + Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts Next steps: Please review the Position Description and job ad and apply via CiA > ‘My HR’ tab> ‘My Recruitment’ by 5pm on 25 September 2023. Current casuals that wish to apply need to email their application to [email protected] Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.