Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer

Posted: 03/08/2026

Closing Date: 23/08/2026

Salary: $101,213.00 - $108,972.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office - Civic Building, Torquay

Job Category: Engineering

• Permanent Full Time 
• $101,213 – $108,972 pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life.

Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.  

We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development and our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. 

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

 Job Description

Your new career
Join a passionate and skilled Road Strategy team committed to creating safer, more accessible, and sustainable transport options across the Surf Coast Shire. 

As a Traffic Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the region’s road and transport network through the planning and delivery of road safety and traffic management infrastructure. From scoping and designing projects to overseeing contractors and providing technical advice on planning applications, your work will directly influence how our community moves. 

With a balance of hands-on engineering, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic input, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you will bring to the role
You’re a practical and forward-thinking engineer who combines technical expertise with strong project management and communication skills. 

To thrive in this role you will have: 

• A solid understanding of traffic engineering, road safety, and transport network planning
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from planning through to construction
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with contractors, consultants, and the community
• The ability to prepare technical reports, design documentation, and cost estimates
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with excellent time management

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification (qualification check conducted)
• Experience in municipal or civil engineering field of minimum two years 
• Experience in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, recognised professional standards relating to traffic management and civil engineering
• Experience in planning and developing work programs, including monitoring, reviewing and reporting to supervisor
• Experience in a local government environment.
• Current Victorian driver's licence
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For more information
You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [Position Description PDF]

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Mark Gibbons, Coordinator Road Strategy on 5261 0600.

How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria 
• copy of your resume. 

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 23 August 2026. 

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.