Traffic and Transport Engineer

Full time, Fixed Term until 28 August 2026

Band 6

Salary $ 100, Super + Flexible Working

19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleMake a difference in our community

The position forms part of team of committed traffic engineers and technical professionals all working towards delivering vibrant self-sustaining communities that are; accessible, functional, safe and well-connected.

As a key member of the team, you are responsible for providing a quality, innovative and solution focused road safety, parking, traffic and transport engineering related investigations, assessments and approvals in relation to the city's local and arterial road networks; Ensuring that engineering solutions are implemented innovatively within a growth area context and in accordance with industry standards, specifications and Council policy and guidelines.

About youYou will be qualified in Civil Engineering (or other equivalent engineering discipline), with a minimum 4 years' experience in traffic and transport engineering, or closely related field preferably in Local or State Government. You will have worked with a range of internal and external stakeholders and have strong communication skills, understanding of the local government engineering, planning and statutory reporting frameworks, policies and procedures, as well as working positively in a team environment.

You would have understanding of the application of municipal traffic and transport issues related to existing and especially in proposed urban areas and growth area planning using industry best practice principles and advanced time management skills, with the ability to complete multiple activities at a time.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Catherine Thwaites, Unit Manager Traffic & Transport on

To apply for this position, you must address the Core Capabilities outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Core Capabilities may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 7 September 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.