Traffic & Transport Engineer at City of Moonee Valley

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

85114.73

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Traffic Engineering, Transport Planning, Road Safety, Parking Management, AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Technical Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Urban Planning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Traffic and Transport Engineer Reference number: 11186 Closing date: 11:00pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026 * Full-time permanent position. * Salary commencing at $85,114.73 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience. * Band 5. * Graduate Engineers will be employed at Band 5 and after two years may be entitled to movement to Band 6 provided, they have undertaken training and completed tasks that meet the accountability and skill level required by Band 6 as set out in the enterprise agreement. The Opportunity Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused Traffic and Transport Engineer to join our Traffic and Transport Unit. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the planning, development and management of the municipality's transport network, helping to create safe, sustainable and connected communities. Working within the Engineering Services & Capital Works Delivery Department, you will investigate and respond to traffic engineering, transport planning, parking and road safety matters, while supporting the delivery of key transport initiatives identified in Council strategies and plans. You will collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, provide expert technical advice, assess development proposals, and contribute to transport capital works projects that improve outcomes for our community. Key Responsibilities * Investigate and respond to traffic engineering, transport planning, parking and road safety requests and enquiries. * Assess development applications and provide technical advice regarding traffic, transport and parking impacts. * Assist in the delivery of Council's Transport Capital Works Program and Local Area Traffic Management initiatives. * Undertake and analyse traffic, parking and transport surveys and develop recommendations for improvements. * Prepare reports, correspondence and recommendations for Council, management and stakeholders. * Support the implementation of Council's Integrated Transport Strategy, Walking and Cycling Strategy, Municipal Parking Strategy and other transport-related plans. * Liaise with community members, government agencies, public transport operators, consultants and contractors on transport-related matters. * Contribute to the development of transport, parking, road safety and traffic engineering policies and strategies. Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Town/Urban Planning or a related discipline that confers eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia, together with a current Victorian Driver's Licence. You will have knowledge of traffic and transport engineering principles, road safety, parking management and sustainable transport planning, along with experience using AutoCAD, GIS and Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to prepare high-quality reports and communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of audiences. You will be able to build productive relationships with stakeholders, effectively manage competing priorities, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering responsive customer service and positive community outcomes. Next Steps Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide [https://mvccdocuments.mvcc.vic.gov.au:7979/EasyShareWebAuthentication/Redirect.aspx?docKey=d1JlQnNjclI5ZDk0RHBqQ2wwL2lUV2JjRHpKbjR0VjRjRUJtcG1NRG1aSjZSZEJYQm1MNWErZ216a2xBbnVyWTdkczRRb29qcFhlcUFIOXFuMi9nekE9PQ2]. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. For further information, please view the Position Description [https://mvccdocuments.mvcc.vic.gov.au:7979/EasyShareWebAuthentication/Redirect.aspx?docKey=UlVtbDhFU0U1UHVoMnBhbnpwVjlkMkZVSCtOOG1MRlRwMHl2RTRZajJlV25LS0hVWUs0RkRxajdaZTdZMTJYTWZNbG5BQncvVHNDdWRnOVZGb2x3K2c9PQ2] and/or contact David Richardson, Acting Coordinator Traffic and Transport (03) 9243 1094 to seek further insights to the role.

Responsibilities

Investigate and respond to traffic, transport, and parking requests while assessing development applications for technical impacts. Support the delivery of transport capital works and the implementation of municipal transport strategies.