Graduate Traffic & Transport Engineer

Graduate Traffic & Transport Engineer

Closing date: 14/08/2026 5:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Wakeley

Department: Traffic and Road Safety

Compensation: Annual Salary AUD $80,758.00 - $86,962.00

Employment type: Temporary Full Time > 6 Months

Work Arrangement: On-site

THE POSITION:

Kick-start your engineering career with Fairfield City Council as a Graduate Traffic & Transport. This full-time fixed term opportunity (up to two years) will provide hands-on experience across traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety, project management and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Traffic & Transport Coordinator, you will assist with traffic and transport investigations, planning studies, technical reporting, project management activities, site inspections and community consultation. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain valuable practical experience while contributing to projects that improve transport outcomes for the community.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role, you will have:
 

• Full Australian working rights for the duration of the fixed-term contract.
• A Degree in Civil Engineering (or be in the final year of study) suitable for membership of Engineers Australia.
• Working knowledge of engineering standards, guidelines and practices such as TfNSW, Austroads and Australian Standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyse information and prepare technical reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to, or willingness to learn, engineering software packages.
• Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• An understanding of engineering standards, guidelines and practices.
• Current Class C NSW Driver Licence.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Full-time position, working 35 hours per week
• Fixed term contract, up to two (2) years
• This position is a Grade 4, with a salary range starting from $80,758 p.a. with progression to $86,962 p.a. on demonstrated competencies plus 12% superannuation

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
• Wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Significant leave benefits 10 days Sick/Personal Leave, 5 days MyLeave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Enquiries regarding the position description should be directed to Coordinator Traffic and Transport, Sandra Slewa on 02 9725 0161. A position description is attached for your information.

CLOSING DATE:

Friday, 14 August, 5:00pm

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must complete the online application form and attach a current resume and cover letter outlining how their qualifications, knowledge, skills and any relevant experience meet the Selection Criteria. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and submitted by the closing date.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

PO BOX 21FAIRFIELD NSW 1860

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