Traffix Group is seeking experienced Traffic Engineers / Transport Planners to join its team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with significant experience in a variety of traffic engineering areas, with expertise in one or more areas. Enjoy employee benefits, and opportunities and pathways for further growth.

You will have a desire to continue to develop a rewarding career in the traffic & transport industry and take the next step in your career. You will have a ‘hands-on’ role in managing a broad range of traffic engineering and transport planning projects undertaken across the company for government and private sector clients. Your role will be responsible for

• Managing projects from inception to completion and managing multiple projects, work priorities and workloads to deliver on time and budget
• Preparing fee proposals for assigned projects.
• Assisting in establishing new clients and procuring repeat business from existing clients.
• Working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and to negotiate, influence and secure agreements from government agencies and other stakeholders
• Presenting at internal meetings, public meetings and other fora and presenting expert testimony at planning panels and VCAT, where appropriate
• Assigning, directing, coordinating and supervising work of other professional and technical staff, including staff they have or share responsibility for.
• Assisting in the professional development of junior staff, reviewing work for technical accuracy, quality and adequacy against project requirements.
• Assisting in achieving Traffix Group objectives, including marketing activities and business development.

About You

We expect that the successful candidate would have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• 2-3+ years relevant experience, preferably in a similar industry or professional services environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively without direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• The ability to apply sound judgement, professional traffic engineering and transport planning knowledge to all tasks to achieve project outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, SIDRA and other simulation models.
• Intermediate knowledge of relevant legislation, technical standards and guidelines.
• An understanding of Traffic Engineering principles, procedures and practices, and the ability to apply these to solve problems.
• A current valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Appropriate Australian or New Zealand Work Visa.

The Benefits

This is a fantastic career opportunity to join a progressive engineering consultancy in a fantastic location that provides a flexible and friendly team dynamic along with excellent working conditions. An attractive salary package is available to secure the right person for our company.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to Traffix Group with confidential applications including a covering letter and CV and forwarded to careers@traffixgroup.com.au

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further information, please contact Linda Scanlon (Practice Manager) on 03 9822 2888.

Note: To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an Australian passport or work visa and a current drivers’ license valid for driving in Australia.

Please note: All recruitment activities are currently managed internally. Traffix Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any associated fees.