Sydney

Full Time/Permanent

$134,910 - 144,117 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The Traffic Operations team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer to join its team. The Senior Traffic Engineer is responsible for conducting investigations and technical assessments, make appropriate day-to-day decisions in relation to customer issues and make recommendations to resolve traffic and parking issues.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in traffic engineering, transport planning and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

- Extensive work experience in the fields of traffic engineering, transport planning, project management and/or road safety, preferably in Local or State Government.

- Demonstrated ability to understand regulations, policies, guidelines, technical directions and procedures.

- Able to resolve complex traffic and transport related problems,



negotiate viable options with key stakeholders and with management approval in place, implement preferred solutions.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

For more information, contact Alex Saunders, Traffic Manager - South on 02 •••• •556.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance

- Collaborative approach to flexible working

- City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Career development

- Leadership and management development program

- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

- Long service and employee recognition awards

- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling





Supporting families

- We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families

- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

- Part-time and job-sharing options available

- Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

- Recognised family inclusive workplace

- Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [email protected] or 02 •••• •333.

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.

📌 Senior Traffic Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 City of Sydney
📍 Sydney