Traffic Engineer

Role Purpose

At Yarra Trams, our mission is to deliver world-class transport services to our passengers. In this role, you will contribute to this goal by:

- Providing internal and external traffic engineering support and advice, with a focus on managing the impact of projects and third party works on the tram network and resolving road safety and operational issues.
- Reviewing Traffic Management Plan (TMP) submissions from third parties intending to carry out works on or near the Melbourne tram network.
- Following procedures to maintain accurate records of TMP reviews, revisions, and approvals

Responsibilities

- Collect and analyse tram performance data (e.g., travel times, delays, dwell times) to identify improvement opportunities.
- Identify and communicate risks associated with deviations from Yarra Trams’ standards and specifications.
- Support compliance with traffic engineering standards, practices, and legislative requirements.
- Provide technical advice on tram operations, tram stops, traffic signal designs, and tram priority changes.
- Assess and process third-party TMP submissions, ensuring operational impacts are identified and mitigated.
- Provide timely, clear, and constructive feedback to third parties on TMP revisions, including required mitigation measures to ensure safe and efficient tram operations.
- Ensure deployed TMPs comply with Yarra Trams’ safety and operational requirements.

Skills & Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 1+ years’ experience in a traffic engineering capacity (desirable).
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of tram operations and Melbourne’s transport network.
- Familiarity with tram infrastructure and safety requirements (desirable).
- Knowledge of traffic engineering standards, tram priority systems, and DTP Roads processes.
- Experience in processing third-party TMPs and managing their operational impacts (desirable)

Why Yarra Trams?

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace grounded in respect, celebrating diversity and embracing inclusivity. You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

- A free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

About Yarra Trams

Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We’re committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).

If you would like further details about an advertised role, or if you require an adjustment in the application process, or any other information in alternate formats please email careers@yarratrams.com.au or call 1800 800 007.

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