04 Dec
Fairfield City Council
Fairfield City Council
Position
A permanent full‑time position (35 hours per week) is available within the City Delivery Directorate. The role of Professional Engineer is in the Traffic and Transport Branch in the Design Services Division.
The position is responsible for providing advice and making recommendations on traffic, transport and road safety issues. The applicant should have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with highly developed report writing skills. This position will require the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and to represent Council capably to developers, consultants, other government agencies and the general public. Working knowledge of local government and relevant engineering policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and practices will be highly regarded.
The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team to provide quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders. A current driver’s licence is a must.
Essential requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Local government experience in traffic and/or transport engineering desirable
- Highly developed written, communication and research skills to prepare concise, accurate traffic committee reports, grant submissions and to review development applications.
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and to represent Council capably to developers, consultants, other government agencies and the public.
- Demonstrated high level application of analytical, creative thinking and problem‑solving skills when investigating traffic and parking related matters.
- Ability to use SIDRA software package and interpret the outcome.
Salary & Employment Conditions
- Permanent position, 70 hours per fortnight
- Grade 6, commencing salary range of $95,321 p.a., progression to $102,649 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $111,656 p.a.
- Adaptable working arrangement available
- Free employee parking available onsite
Further Contacts
Enquiries regarding the position description should be directed to Coordinator, Traffic & Transport, Sandra Slewa on (02) 9725 0161.
Closing Date
Friday, 9 January 2026 at 5:00 pm
How To Apply
Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description. A Position Description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council’s expense.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke‑free workplace and an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask no recruiters at this stage.
PO BOX 21 BRADLEY CUTTS
FAIRFIELD NSW 1860
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