Transport Assets Officer

Due to State funding from Transport for NSW we are currently seeking expressions of interest for a temporary opportunity as a Transports Assets Officer until the end of June 2026 within our Traffic and Transport Operations team.

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area (LGA) on Sydney's picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.

There are a number of significant state projects underway in the North Sydney LGA which require ongoing input from Council. The successful candidate will advocate on behalf of the local community to minimise negative impacts and achieve improved traffic, transport and streetscape solutions associated with these projects. The role provides support to the Service Unit Manager Traffic & Transport Operations and will provide technical traffic and transport advice in relation to construction and building activities on Council land associated with State Government projects. This position will also have the responsibility to assess, issue and regulate conditions for permit applications, provide technical assessment of Construction Traffic Management Plans and provide accurate and traffic and parking changes.

Why work at North Sydney Council?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council is committed to being an employer of first choice - developing, growing and investing in our people.  We encourage and promote career development, workplace learning, training and skill development for staff at all levels.  We believe continuous learning is essential in helping staff stay up to date with the skills they need to perform their roles, as well as providing opportunities to grow their careers with us.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO's for outdoor employees
• Professional development
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Enjoy an easy walk to spectacular harbour views during lunch
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks, weekly fruit deliveries, health seminars and more
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways

Temporary Contract to end of June 2026

Salary range from: $98,226 to $117,291 per annum + 3.5% Civil allowance+ 12% superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance

35 hours per week with access to flexi time

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the selection criteria questions below.

To view the Position Description,Click Here

Closing Date: 09 September pm

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council  also adheres*to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.***