Technical Officer - Traffic (5757.02)
Technical Officer - Traffic (5757.02)
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Job Description
Group and Team: Stategic and Regulatory Services City Transport
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $74667 to $88305 per annum 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
As a Technical Officer - Traffic you will play a key role in supporting the City Transport team to deliver safe efficient and responsive transport services across the City. This position is vital in ensuring compliance with the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982 and maintaining the smooth operation of road and traffic management systems.
Role accountabilities include:
- Coordinate and issue permits for traffic management and parking exemptions including road closures for works and events.
- Respond to public inquiries and assess requests related to traffic signage line marking and residential parking permits
- Collect and analyse traffic and movement data to support strategic planning and customer service responses
- Assist in active travel initiatives including stakeholder engagement and school-based travel planning.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Technical Officer - Traffic PD
About you
Youre a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering high-quality service in a dynamic transport environment. Whether youre qualified in a relevant field or bring strong communication and coordination experience you thrive in a team setting and are confident working independently to meet deadlines.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear concise documentation and reports.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- A customer-focused approach with well-developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to responsive service.
- Experience in collecting and analysing data to support operational decisions and planning.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
How to apply
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Shivani Jordan Senior Roads & Traffic Engineer on0or email
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 28 September 2025.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
