About Backam Group

Backam Group is an established workforce and traffic management provider supporting clients across the civil construction and infrastructure sectors.

Our Traffic Control division continues to grow, and we are looking for an experienced Traffic Control Planner to join our team. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects while playing an important role in ensuring our traffic management operations are safe, compliant and delivered to a high standard.

At Backam Group, numbers count, but people matter. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients while creating a supportive and collaborative workplace for our team.

About the Role

As our Traffic Control Planner, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, practical and compliant Traffic Management Plans, Traffic Guidance Schemes and supporting documentation for a broad range of civil, construction and infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with clients, project teams, our Traffic Control Operations Manager and field crews to understand each project’s requirements and develop traffic management solutions that can be safely and effectively implemented on site.

The role will also involve coordinating permit and road occupancy applications, consulting with relevant authorities and stakeholders, and ensuring plans are completed accurately and within required timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing Traffic Management Plans, Traffic Guidance Schemes and associated traffic management documentation.

- Preparing plans in accordance with current legislation, Transport for NSW requirements, relevant Australian Standards, codes of practice and company procedures.

- Reviewing project scopes, construction methodologies, site conditions and staging requirements.

- Conducting site inspections and gathering the information required to prepare accurate and practical plans.





- Identifying traffic-related risks and hazards and documenting the required controls.

- Developing solutions that safely manage vehicles, workers, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

- Liaising with clients, project managers, site supervisors, traffic control crews, councils, Transport for NSW, emergency services, bus operators and other stakeholders.

- Preparing and managing council permits, Road Occupancy Licence applications and other required approvals.

- Responding to client feedback and revising plans as project conditions or staging requirements change.

- Communicating plan requirements clearly to the operational team before works commence.

- Supporting field teams with the implementation, inspection and review of traffic management arrangements.

- Managing multiple planning requests and ensuring plans are completed accurately and on time.

- Maintaining organised and accurate records of plans, approvals, revisions and client correspondence.

- Contributing to the continued improvement of our traffic management planning processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A current NSW Traffic Management Designer or Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plan qualification.

- Demonstrated experience preparing Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes.

- Experience using RapidPlan or similar traffic management planning software.

- A strong understanding of Transport for NSW Traffic Control at Work Sites requirements.

- Knowledge of AS 1742.3 and other relevant traffic management standards, legislation and codes of practice.

- Experience preparing applications and documentation for councils,



Transport for NSW and other road authorities.

- A current Australian driver licence.

- A current White Card.

- Solid risk assessment and hazard identification skills.

- The ability to translate construction staging and site requirements into safe, practical traffic management solutions.

- Strong written communication and document preparation skills.

- Confidence communicating with clients, authorities, project teams and operational personnel.

- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

- Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a strong commitment to safety.

- The ability to travel to project sites when required.

- Previous experience working within traffic control, civil construction, road maintenance or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- A permanent, full-time position within a growing traffic control business.

- The opportunity to work across a variety of civil, construction and infrastructure projects.

- A supportive and collaborative team setting.

- Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

- Genuine opportunities to grow with the business and further develop your career.

- The opportunity to contribute ideas and help strengthen our planning and operational processes.

- Recognition and employee reward initiatives.

- Birthday leave.

- The opportunity to be part of an established and growing Australian business.

Apply Now

We are looking for someone who takes pride in producing accurate plans, understands the realities of traffic control operations and is committed to delivering safe and practical outcomes for our clients and field teams.

To apply, click Apply Now and submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant traffic management planning experience.

📌 Traffic Control Planner / Traffic Management Designer (Newcastle)
🏢 Backam Group
📍 Newcastle