Coordinator Traffic and Transport

Georges River Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Coordinator Traffic and Transport who will be responsible for leading and delivering Council's traffic and transport program. As the Coordinator Traffic and Transport, you will provide strategic leadership to build a proactive service, delivering an efficient, safe and integrated transport environment in our Local Government Area. This is a Permanent, Full-time role based in Hurstville.

• Permanent, Full-Time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary range $127, $147,853.30 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, plus market allowance provision to be negotiated based on skills and experience
• 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance
• Leaseback vehicle OR vehicle allowance
• Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
• Hybrid working arrangement – with flexible start and finish times
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil/Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in local government traffic and/or related fields
• Demonstrated experience in administering the Council Traffic Advisory Committee
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Councillors, Members of Parliament, state government department representatives and the community on traffic and transport issues
• Experience in preparing high quality concept designs for civil infrastructure road works
• Extensive knowledge of development application procedures and reporting
• Understanding of traffic engineering modelling software, GIS (mapping) software, CAD software
• Ability to provide advice on traffic and road safety issues pertaining to strategic plans and legal proceedings
• Demonstrated experience in the application of Australian Standards, RMS guidelines, Roads Act and other relevant traffic legislation
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and promote a team environment to achieve team, and broader business objectives
• Demonstrated experience using Auto CAD
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating public consultation processes and high-level conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects with excellent time management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of EEO policies and procedures

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Kent Stroud, Executive Manager City Futures on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.