Manager, Traffic and Transport

Manager, Traffic and Transport

• Deliver transport strategies that put people first, balancing safety, accessibility and liveability across diverse urban and local centres.
• Lead community responsive traffic and parking solutions, ensuring mobility and infrastructure align with public needs, growth demands and place-making goals.
• Salary from $168, $196,020.21 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation plus Travel Allowance.

Make a Difference Where You Work

Willoughby City Council is experiencing significant change and accelerated population growth. Guiding future growth to ensure exceptional outcomes for the city is a key challenge of this role. From harbourside bushland setting to thriving CBD, Willoughby has the exceptional characteristics which make it a unique place to live, work and visit.

As Manager, Traffic and Transport you will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative traffic management, integrated parking systems and forward-thinking transport strategies. Your work will directly impact how people move through and experience our city balancing growth, sustainability and public expectations. If you're passionate about creating smarter, safer streets and shaping vibrant urban spaces, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values led organisation:
  Champion collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead meaningful change:
  Deliver transport strategies that improve everyday life for our community.
• • Drive sustainable outcomes:
  Shape a future-focused transport network that supports active travel, reduces congestion, and enhances environmental resilience.

About the Role

As the Manager, Traffic and Transport you will:

• Lead strategic transport planning that enhances safety, accessibility and liveability across diverse urban and local centres.
• Oversee high-impact traffic operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical excellence and responsive service delivery.
• Deliver community-focused traffic and parking solutions, balancing growth, sustainability and public expectations.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, integrating data, digital tools and specialist advice to optimise transport outcomes.
• Empower a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, capability building and a culture of performance and accountability.

What You'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Traffic or Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Civil Works, Urban Planning or equivalent discipline.
• Extensive expertise in traffic and transport planning, with hands-on experience managing parking systems, regulatory enforcement, and urban mobility strategies.
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary environments, coordinating engineering, policy, and operational teams to deliver integrated transport outcomes.
• Strong understanding of NSW and Australian transport legislation, technical standards (Austroads, TfNSW), and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing complex transport challenges in high-growth areas, including CBD renewal, multi-stage developments, and transit-oriented projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to navigate politically sensitive issues and build trust across community and government.

Desirable Criteria:

• Postgraduate qualifications or professional development in transport planning, traffic engineering, or public safety.
• Eligibility for professional membership, such as Engineers Australia, Planning Institute of Australia, or relevant transport bodies.

How to apply

Visit to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information on the role, please contact Grace McEvoy at

Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close:
Sunday, 9 November 2025 at 11.30 pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every