Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer

18 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Yarra City Council Full time $105,000 - $150,000 per year

Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer

Employment Type:

  • Temporary Full Time –01 December 2025 until 5th June 2026

Band 7 – Starting from $105, super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

  • Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

There is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Yarra Traffic team as the Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer.

You will play an important role in leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of traffic management and transport initiatives that improve road safety, accessibility, and network efficiency across the municipality. The role provides expert technical advice on traffic engineering, transport planning, and road safety, supporting strategic projects and day-to-day operational decisions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player with a collaborative skill set.  You will have experience in resolving complex technical issues with high community interest, both autonomously and within a dynamic team and organisation environment.  You will need to be a good communicator and be able to negotiate good outcomes for Council and the community. 

We offer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects where new ideas and approaches are often required to meet the challenges of a growing and evolving municipality with a historic and constrained street and movement network.

Yarra City Council is a dynamic organisation. We pride ourselves on the development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people's lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Lander Chy, Acting Senior Coordinator Traffic at

 Senior Traffic and Transport Engineer - Infrastructure Environment - Position Description (October 2025)

Applications close on Sunday 16 November 2025, at 11:55pm.

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory police check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

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