Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport and development in a growing community? Join City of Ryde and play a key role in ensuring our transport networks, parking facilities and road infrastructure support sustainable growth and vibrant communities.

As a Transport Development Engineer, you will provide specialist traffic and transport advice on a wide range of development projects, from residential and commercial developments through to major infrastructure and State Significant Developments. Working closely with planners, developers, consultants, government agencies and the community, you will help deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that balance growth, safety and accessibility.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how people move around the City of Ryde while contributing to strategic transport planning and infrastructure outcomes.

About The Role

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Transport Development, you will play a key role in shaping transport outcomes across the City of Ryde. You will assess a diverse range of development proposals and provide expert advice on traffic, parking and transport matters to ensure current developments support a safe, efficient and connected transport network.

Working closely with planners, developers, consultants, government agencies and the community, you will review technical reports, traffic studies and transport management plans, providing practical and evidence-based recommendations throughout the development process. You will also contribute to transport strategies, policies and planning initiatives that support the City's future growth and infrastructure needs.





This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a broad range of projects, from evaluating traffic modelling and transport infrastructure designs to preparing professional reports and recommendations for a variety of stakeholders. You will also support strategic transport projects, grant funding applications and the ongoing improvement of Council's transport assets and services, while working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team.

About You

You are a qualified engineering professional with a strong understanding of traffic and transport planning within a development environment. You enjoy solving complex challenges, building productive relationships and delivering customer-focused outcomes.

You Will Bring

- A Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline recognised by Engineers Australia.
- A current driver's licence.
- A SafeWork NSW Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan (PWZ) Card.
- Experience assessing traffic studies, transport plans and development-related traffic impacts.
- Knowledge of relevant standards, guidelines and planning controls, including Austroads and Australian Standards.
- Experience using traffic modelling software such as SIDRA and a sound understanding of traffic modelling principles.
- Strong report writing,



communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

- Postgraduate qualifications in Traffic Engineering or Transport Planning.
- Experience in contract administration and project management.
- Experience preparing specifications and managing consultants.
- Bilingual language skills.

Why Join City of Ryde? At City of Ryde, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact the community while being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We offer opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices and the chance to contribute to the future of one of Sydney's most dynamic local government areas.

If you're ready to help shape how people move around our city and contribute to sustainable growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary

Your commencing salary will range from $102,108.42 - $122,530.10 plus superannuation, depending on your skills, qualifications and experience.

How To Apply

Apply online by answering the application questions and attaching your resume. Your responses, together with your resume, will be used to assess your suitability for interview.

Want to Know More?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Amir Mousavi on (phone hidden).

You can also view the Position Description for further information.

Applications close: Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 11:30pm.

City of Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

📌 Traffic and Development Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 City Of Ryde
📍 Sydney