Overwatch Traffic Services is currently seeking a Traffic Management Planner with Western Australian based industry experience to join its Planning Department.

We currently have a team of 6 industry professionals & are currently looking to expand the planning department due to continual growth resulting from a pattern of success within the TM industry. Working in partnership with & actively managed by our internal RTM, mentoring/development opportunities are available for any aspiring planner looking to reach the pinnacle of industry, ultimately becoming a Roadworks Traffic Manager themselves!

Overwatch Group is a wholly-owned Western Australian Traffic Management business. First established in 2017, we have grown to over 200 employees primarily based in our head office based in Bayswater. Our company values, embedded into every level of the business; Collaboration, Recognition & Respect ensure that all individuals joining our team benefit from an existing positive workplace culture.

Our planning team is comprised of a number of professionals from a variety of industry back grounds, including but not limited to civil engineering, architectural & traffic management. Each brings unique historical experience to knowledge pool of the team, for those with civil experience & a solid working knowledge of AutoCad, this is an excellent prospect to switch their career pathway into the traffic management space.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

- Manage the full life cycle of the TMP process from initial assessment & consultation through to final approvals, including but not limited to:

- Efficiently develop detailed and accurate Traffic Guidance Schemes & Traffic Management Plans in accordance with relevant industry standards and legislation, as well as company policies and procedures.

- Review TGSs and TMPs, and promptly communicate any feedback, issues or concerns to the relevant Supervisors or Departments, as required.

- Communicate professionally with clients to obtain information or ask questions related to relevant works,



including but not limited to the scope of works, required resources, dates for the works, client-specific requirements or project-specific requirements.

- Maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders & create relationships with new clients and stakeholders.

- Perform job analysis, hazard identification, risk analysis and provide assessments and recommendations that aim to minimise or eliminate risk.

- Ensure all relevant Permits and Approvals are obtained and forwarded to all relevant internal and external parties in a timely manner.

- Monitor permit expiry dates and apply for extensions, if required, in a timely manner.

- Submit TMPs for LGA or MRWA approval, as required.

- Cooperate and coordinate with related Departments, such as the Scheduling and Estimation Departments, where required to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner to ensure efficient business-wide operations.

- Provide regular reports to management as required.

- Provide feedback on existing Traffic Management Planning policies and procedures when requested or required, for the purposes of continual improvement.

- Liaise professionally with relevant road authorities, local councils, emergency services and other stakeholders.

- Collaborate with internal or external auditors as required to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures.

- Complete ad-hoc Traffic Management Planning duties as required.

- Positively contribute to existing company workplace culture further enhancing it.

Key Skills & Qualities:

- AWTM accreditation.

- Current WA Driver’s License.

- Excellent time management & organization, built on a keen eye for detail.

- Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc).

- Working knowledge & recent experience with AutoCAD.

- Direct experience in TM design or civil construction with exposure to TM.

- Highly developed time management skills in a team & individual setting.

- Excellent communication (both written and verbal).

- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and individually.

📌 Traffic Management Planner (Bayswater)
🏢 Overwatch Traffic Services
📍 Bayswater