Permanent Full Time
$99,365 - $108,325 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 9051

About the role

As part of the Design and Investigation team, the Traffic and Road Safety Engineer is responsible for assessing road and roadside environments and providing specialist advice to support safe and effective outcomes for all road users. This includes signage, sight distance, traffic counts, NHVR assessments, traffic management and road safety issues.

You will contribute to traffic management and road safety planning, capital works, traffic surveys and road safety projects, while investigating issues arising from complaints, enquiries and crash data. The role also works closely with Council teams, contractors and relevant authorities to deliver practical solutions.

About you

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or diploma and demonstrated experience in traffic engineering, road safety or a related field. You will have sound knowledge of relevant standards and legislation, including Austroads, Australian Standards and local government requirements.

You will be a proactive problem solver with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to traffic and road safety issues across urban and rural environments. Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders are essential.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.



You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

Staff Benefits

- Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
- Annual no cost flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Purchased leave
- Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace perks via our Employee Benefits platform
- Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description

For further information contact Luke Tilley Team Leader Design and Investigation on 04•• ••• 193.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 7 September 2026.

Closing Date: 4 Sept at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected].

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

📌 Traffic and Road Safety Engineer (Gisborne)
🏢 Macedon Ranges Shire Council
📍 Gisborne