Traffic Engineer

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales' largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We're committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

As Singleton Council's primary specialist, the Traffic Engineer undertakes traffic and transportation planning, design, consultation and construction services to Council, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to traffic and transportation within the Singleton Local Government Area.

Key responsibilities include;

• Facilitation of Council's Local Traffic Committee including the preparation of agendas, investigation of agenda items and suggest recommendations, liaison with members, attendance at meetings, preparation of minutes, preparation of Council reports and ensuring that all legislation and best practice is fully adhered to.
• The project management (planning, design, consultation and construction, project and financial reporting) of traffic and transportation projects.
• Preparation and submission of funding applications for traffic and transportation projects and the identification of any new opportunities for funding.
• Asses all permit applications made to Council for heavy vehicle travel within the LGA under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) with regards to potential risk to public safety, damage to road infrastructure and adverse effects on community amenity and provide recommendations to the Roads Manager within the time frames outlined in the HVNL
• Review and provide comment and/or conditions on Development Applications in relation to traffic and transportation, and Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes submitted to Council by external parties.

Essential to this role is a degree in Engineering, acceptable for full membership of Engineers Australia, and/or extensive technical knowledge within a relevant discipline, complemented by demonstrated experience in traffic and transport design, planning and investigation services, proficiency in the use of CAD software programs and detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and experience of public consultation, associated with traffic and transport planning, design and investigation. A class C drivers' licence is also required in this role.

This position is offered on a term contract, full-time basis working 35 hours per week, until 30 June 2028.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 14 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a TRP of $151,000 - $167,315 per annum consisting of a base salary of $112,708 - $126,782, 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, Motor Vehicle allowance of $18,168.97and 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer's Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click hereto explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Sam Masoomi, Coordinator Engineering Services on

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2025.