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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 6 - $98,633.63 pa plus super
Categories: Engineering

About the role

In this role, you will provide specialist advice on traffic management, transport planning and road network activities, while contributing to projects and initiatives that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability across Greater Geelong. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex transport issues, support localised investigations and deliver practical solutions for all transport users.

Key responsibilities include:

- Contribute to a range of activities in the area of expertise to develop and implement solutions in line with department strategy and plans.
- Review and provide input into traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes for occupation of or closure of City roads.
- Support innovation and best practice approach in the department for customer and community satisfaction.
- Contribute to building effective relationships with other employees, customers and subject matter experts across the City.
- Execute, monitor, and report on work progress against plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery in line with the relevant regulations and policies.
- Support routine problem-solving and continuous improvement activities by identifying and addressing gaps and inefficiencies to minimise financial waste.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (or other relevant field) or professional experience in transport planning and/or engineering in a comparable organisation.

- Demonstrated people skills to support, influence,



and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
- Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes.
- Demonstrated skills in rationalising information, providing advice and effectively communicating complex transport challenges to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Secure Standards Management Policy .

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds,



from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 5:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Oct :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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