Traffic Emergency Patroller

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

Your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution are highly transferable and in-demand. Help us foster satisfaction and service experiences that transform lives of our community.

In this role, you'll:

• Be responsible for patrolling major road routes and responding to unplanned incidents with the focus of returning our roads to normal operating conditions with urgency and care.
• Be responsible for assessing and controlling risk, providing initial traffic control, reporting incidents, assisting motorists, and keeping the roadway clear of minor obstructions to help return the road to normal operating conditions.
• Performing routine and complex labouring/manual tasks, including the use of a range of automatic battery operated or other hand tools, under limited supervision. Work may be done in a team environment or independently.

These positions will require you to be available to work a 24/7 rotational roster.

A Talent Pool will be created for current and future permanent, full-time positions based across Luddenham, Granville, Rockdale, Mooney Mooney Depots. If you are deemed suitable at interview and a vacancy arises, you may be contacted and asked to complete pre-employment checks.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a self-driven, safety conscious individual, that can work autonomously with initiative, have a strong work ethic and are driven to provide exceptional customer service.

You enjoy working in a rostered shift environment and want to be part of an organisation focused on making positive changes in the community and the everyday lives of our customers. You currently possess a current unrestricted NSW motor vehicle driver's licence and ideally hold Traffic Controller Cards for 'Implement Traffic Control Plan' and 'Prepare Work Zone' and/or be willing to undertake any legislated or internal licensing, training or ticketing requirements as directed.

You must be available and willing to work rotating shifts including shift work, late nights, early mornings, weekends and public holidays. Extended hours may also be necessary at short notice.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Friday 24 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact BHAVANA..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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