Traffic and Transport Executive Engineer

At a glance

Work type: 35 hours per week Hybrid Working Arrangements
Salary: $129776 to $142860 plus 12% superannuation plus 3% Civil Liability Allowance
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Closing date: 9pm Tuesday 12 May 2026

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council their partners and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Citys future and ensure it is culturally socially environmentally and economically sustainable.

About the role

This position is responsible for responsible for the day-to-day management of the local traffic network Parramatta Traffic Committee management of traffic projects and grant funding assessment of development applications and state significant development proposals technical input into strategic planning plans and policies and allied documents and the provision of technical advice and permits.

On a daily basisyou will:

• Deliver innovative and effective traffic outcomes that align with Councils strategic documents legislation and wider community expectations.
• Lead efforts across the organisation in the planning and reporting of traffic projects and advice and manage and contribute to strategic complex diverse sensitive projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Represent the Council in a full range of development related forums including the NSW Land and Environment Court.
• Peer view reports and correspondence and exercise delegations.
• Provide direction and setting of targets to achieve key performance indicators.
• Provide written and verbal briefs to internal and external stakeholders which provide detailed legally robust and accurate information.
• Integrate traffic and transport with planning urban design environment heritage social and economics.
• Manage grant and general funding of projects in line with approved processes.
• Negotiate mediate and resolve complex traffic and transport issues.

About You
The successful candidate should have extensive and demonstrated experience in delivering innovative and effective traffic and transport outcomes with a track record of achieving strategic objectives with demonstrated success in working with or for the public sector.

• Considerable technical and management experience in traffic related matters and teams and in assisting statutory and/or strategic land use planning.
• Well-developed ability to communicate negotiate build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique.
• Advanced problem solving and decision-making ability including confidence in working with leaders to resolve high priority and often sensitive and complex issues and conflict.
  

You will bring the following qualifications:

• Recognised Degree in Civil Engineering and eligible to be a member of The Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Class C Drivers Licence.

Whats on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $129776.59 to $142860.50 plus 12% superannuation plus 3% Civil Liability Allowance as per Local Government Award.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.)

Participation in Councils Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Want to know more

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Councils core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactRichard Searle on (02)or email

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing how you meet requirements of this role as per the Position Description.

Applications close 9pm Tuesday 12 May 2026and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.