Why ChooseUs
Townsville City Council isthe largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.
We are committed to creatingvalue by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity andgenerating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation providesand maintains over $5.4b worth of community assets including waterand wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads,waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitorsthrough events, providing recreational facilities, protecting thenatural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally andphysically healthy city.
We lead creation of a cityfor this and future generations by focusing on our transition to acircular economy that is resilient to social, financial andenvironmental shocks.
We are a Council led by ourcommunity to create an exciting and dynamic future.
Townsville City Council isgrowing Townsville.
Aboutthe role
This position plays a key role inproviding engineering advice and working collaboratively acrossCouncil to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and todeliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the TownsvilleCommunity. This position is accountable to the General ManagerEngineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning and will be focusedon the needs and aspirations of the Townsville community; growingand managing customer relationships, developing a culture ofcustomer-centricity and personal accountability; and reshaping howwe deliver services to maximise value.
This position is responsible forplanning and modelling of transport networks (including roads,pathways, cycleways) to support growth in accordance with CorporatePlan objectives; identification of project scopes to upgrade thetransport networks; and undertaking analysis and concept design fortransport network upgrades to support trunkinfrastructure.
This position is also responsiblefor providing expert professional engineering advice to Council andits stakeholders on the impact of development proposals on thetransport network including reviewing Traffic Impact Assessment(TIA) reports prepared by consultants.
Aboutyou
Our ideal applicant willhave:
Level 6 Key Requirements– (Traffic and Infrastructure PlanningEngineer)
1. Bachelor’s degree and full membership of Engineers Australia with post-nominals MIEAust.
2. Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
3. Knowledge of local government functions, including development assessment, strategic planning and engineering operations.
4. Detailed knowledge of relevant codes and guidelines relating to traffic and transport planning including Austroads guides, Transport and Main Roads Guides, relevant Australian Standards, and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
5. Experience in the use of computerised traffic and transport models, ideally Aimsun and SIDRA.
6. Knowledge of growth modelling.
7. Experience in the interpretation of infrastructure planning reports including the ability to interpret and prepare technical reports.
8. Demonstrated sound interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to work as a member of both specialist and multidisciplinary teams, combined with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff as well as external customers.
9. Demonstrated computer literacy skills, along with competent use of Microsoft Office products especially Excel and Word to a high level and ideally MS Project. Skills and experience with ArcGIS in an infrastructure planning context would be desirable.
10. Current Queensland “C” Class driver’s licence.
Additional Level 7 KeyRequirements – (Senior Traffic and Infrastructure PlanningEngineer)
11. Registration to the Board of Professional Engineers in Queensland (RPEQ)
12. Minimum of 5 years of postgraduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
13. High level project management skills including strong ability to manage own workload and priorities.
Additional Level 8 KeyRequirements – (Principal Traffic and Infrastructure PlanningEngineer)
14. Registration as a Senior Road Safety Auditor recognized by the Department of Transport and Main Roads
15. Minimum of 7 years of postgraduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
16. Advanced specialist knowledge of transport infrastructure charging and associated legislation.
Applications should besubmitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter(maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and workexperience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.
Closing Date: 11.45pm Wednesday 4th October 2023
What WeOffer
17. 17.5% annual leave loading
18. Up to 5 weeks annual leave
19. Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
20. 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
21. Domestic and Family Violence Leave
22. Natural Disaster Leave
23. Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
24. Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
25. Salary Sacrifice opportunities
26. Learning and Development opportunities
27. Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
28. Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
29. Employee Assistance Program
30. Active Family Social Club
We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!
If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact fora confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N00475_Traffic and Infrastructure Planning Engineer_PD.pdf