Employment Status: Permanent, Full time
Days & Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary: $133,367.11 to $149,592.80 p.a. depending on experience (+ 12% superannuation)
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

An exciting permanent opportunity has become available to join the Climate, Waste and Integrated Transport Department as the Coordinator Transport Safety and Engineering. The role coordinates transport safety and traffic management services and systems that meet the needs of Council and the community through the provision of sustainable, safe, well-connected, accessible, and convenient traffic and transport options that positively contribute to a strong economy, the health and wellbeing of the community and a low carbon future.

The role provides leadership to the Transport Safety and Engineering Team and gains their commitment to operate in a culture of safety first, and the achievement of successful outcomes with quality principles, customer focus and compliance with legislation, regulations and policies.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the provision of technical advice and information to the broader organisation and residents on relevant transport safety and traffic management matters.
• Leading and supporting team members in the implementation of high quality traffic management systems and outcomes.
• Developing and managing transport related operational and capital budgets, and assisting in the delivery of capital works, including through the provision and coordination of accurate technical information to other teams.
• Providing concise, accurate and well written reports, and concise and well-structured verbal presentations, to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Traffic Management or equivalent Engineering qualification recognised by the Institution of Engineers, Australia and diverse experience in transport and traffic or civil engineering.
• Extensive experience in the traffic engineering field or relevant industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, to ensure they have the capability to deliver on their accountabilities, are motivated, and are highly engaged.
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and commitment to implement Occupational Health and Safety practices and Equal Opportunity principles. 

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 
• A valid Victorian driving licence.

What we can offer you in return: 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description 
2. Provide a cover letter outlining your experience and what has motivated you to apply for this role
3. Click Apply to submit your application
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager

Applications close: Thursday 10 July, 11:55pm

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Jordan Allan,  Manager Climate, Waste & Integrated Transport  on 03 9599 4676 or via email jallan@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.