INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area. Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region. Senior Traffic Engineer
Salary: $98,273.24 per annum Closing: Friday 25 October 2024 Full time - Permanent
Council is offering the opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Engineering and Assets Department, based within Council's Infrastructure Directorate.
This role primarily consists of:
Provide Council wide expert technical advice on road traffic, and public transport management, road safety, and park infrastructure.
Lead the Councils Mobility and Road Safety Strategy and the safety and accessibility programs that sit within it.
Ensure Council infrastructure and road design complies with all statutory traffic rules, design standards and guidelines.
Mentor and train Council staff on traffic engineering design, and road safety, and parking infrastructure.
The successful applicant will have extensive experience in this field of civil engineering and hold a degree in Civil Engineering with Professional Engineers Registration in line with the Professional Engineers Act 2019.
Effective communication skills to prepare design briefs, to engage and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders and to deliver exceptional customer service will also ensure your success in this role.
For further information about this position, please contact Ben Gannon, Manager Engineering & Assets on 0435 276 361.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered. All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.
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