Job Description

At John Holland, our purpose is easy – we transform lives with everything we do. We know that infrastructure is about people, our customers, employees and the communities we serve. That is our difference.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our North East Link – Hoddle to Burke project.

The Eastern Hoddle Bourke Alliance (EHBA) is made up of John Holland, Seymour Whyte, and design partners Mott MacDonald and Jacobs Group, in partnership with MRPV. The scope includes upgrading six kilometres of the Freeway with new traffic lanes, bridge upgrades, urban noise walls, a dedicated busway (fully segregated from mainline traffic), and a new bridge over the Yarra River.

Key project highlights:

- 6 km of brownfield freeway widening to accommodate additional traffic lanes in each direction
- 3 km dedicated busway separated from mainline traffic
- Significant structures including 600 m of bridges, including a 180 m architectural steel shared-use path bridge over the Yarra River
- Freeway-wide scope including ITS, retaining walls, stormwater drainage, noise walls, lighting and signage

Role Responsibilities

- Develop and implement Transport Management Plans, Worksite Traffic Management Plans, and related traffic planning requirements.
- Maintain professional traffic management practices that support project success while actively contributing to EHBA’s health, safety, environmental, and quality management objectives.
- Assist in developing and implementing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) to manage construction impacts.
- Deliver toolbox talks and document daily and weekly inspections of traffic control setups.
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to coordinate works, progress payments, and variations.
- Review and provide feedback on drawings and traffic management documentation.
- Manage TMP submissions and approvals within required timeframes.




- Monitor traffic-related costs and support budget management.
- Review and approve WTMPs, Work Packs, SWMS, and work lot allocations, ensuring timely close-out.
- Coordinate procurement and preparation activities for TMP implementation.
- Lead, support, and manage direct reports to maintain a productive and compliant team.
- Attend site during traffic implementations as required, including day and night works.

About You

- SafeWork VIC Traffic Control Work Training Card and White Card essential.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence essential.
- Traffic Management Designer Qualifications (Cat 1, 2 & 3) essential.
- Experience in construction, traffic management, or traffic engineering on major projects.
- Experience with Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) preparation, implementation, and management.
- Strong experience in regulatory liaison, approvals, and stakeholder consultation.
- Financial management of traffic management on major projects.

We Offer

- Competitive remuneration with salary continuance and salary sacrifice options.
- Excellent leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise wellbeing.
- Career progression through an exciting pipeline of work that includes iconic projects shaping cities and communities.
- Learning and development opportunities, including emerging talent programs, clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training.
- Commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity, with active employee resource groups supporting gender equality and reconciliation.
- Flexibility, including flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies.

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📌 Senior Traffic Engineer (City of Boroondara)
🏢 John Holland
📍 City of Boroondara