Senior Officer – Traffic Management Design

• A varied and rewarding role, will have the successful applicant develop/design and review Traffic Management Plans
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $101,122, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Council will consider an above-award payment for the successful candidate, based on suitability for the role, experience and qualifications
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Senior Officer – Traffic Management Design

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $101,122, plus up to 13% superannuation. Council will consider an above-award payment for the successful candidate, based on suitability for the role, experience and qualification.

Closing Date: Sunday12th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

The Senior Officer for Traffic Management Design offers traffic management and road corridor operations expertise and support to all Gympie Regional Council directorates. This role involves developing and reviewing traffic management plans, permit applications, and traffic guidance schemes to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency across council sites and the transport infrastructure network. Additionally, the position oversees the Council's traffic management policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they adhere to relevant legislation and regulations

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Responsible for the development of Traffic Management Plans including Traffic Guidance Schemes.
• Review of Traffic Management Plans externally prepared as part of permit requests for external/private works on Council Roads.
• Provide expert/specialist advice relating to Traffic Management organisation wide.
• Conduct traffic management audits and providing recommendations to improve safety and functionality on Council worksites.
• Reviewing, maintaining and ensuring compliance of councils traffic management panel arrangements.
• Monitor and review regulatory changes to ensure Councils approach remains compliant.
• Raise the awareness of Council’s Traffic Management policies, practices and procedures and providing assistance to Council employees to implement them through regular site visits and awareness sessions.
• Support the coordination of traffic and road operations, and road corridor management. 
• Develop, implement and maintain systems for auditing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Exercising sound judgement, initiative and confidentiality including an ongoing review of business systems and processes within the unit as part of a continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive relationship with all key stakeholders.
• Support and promote a positive and cooperative team environment, which fosters creative problem solving and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain a positive organisational image, which promotes good customer relations and maximise the provision of a high level of service to enhance the customer experience.

Mandatory Requirements: 

• Department of Transport and Main Roads Traffic Management Design (Open) Qualification
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Operational Services, Josh Hyam on 07-5481 0838 or email josh.hyam@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one, please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 12th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.