Title:  Senior Signals Engineer

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. 

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. 

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. 

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.

About the role

The Senior Signals Engineer provides expert advice on the design, operation and optimisation of Victoria’s traffic signal and traffic management systems to ensure the arterial road network is safe, efficient and compliant with departmental standards. The role delivers complex signal services, analyses technical issues, and collaborates with senior stakeholders to develop innovative solutions using transport analytics, intelligent transport systems and emerging technologies. It also involves providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, engaging stakeholders, and contributing to guidelines and service delivery improvements while supporting a collaborative and high-performing team culture aligned with departmental values.

Key Selection Criteria

You are someone :

• who applies advanced technical expertise to design, optimise, and integrate traffic signal and control systems for a sustainable network.
• who analyses complex data, identifies trends and risks, and communicates findings and recommendations effectively to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• who conducts traffic engineering analysis, evaluates system issues, and provides authoritative advice to support guidelines, operations, and service delivery.
• who communicates complex technical information clearly and concisely, ensuring it is understood by a wide range of audiences.
• who builds strong relationships with stakeholders, influences decision-making, manages competing priorities, and negotiates positive outcomes.
• You are someone who mentors and develops team capability, provides technical guidance, fosters innovation, and promotes a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

To access the Position Description, please click here 

Qualifications and experience

A tertiary qualification in engineering, data analytics, computer science, or a related discipline is mandatory, along with moderate experience in traffic engineering and data analytics or computer programming. The role requires the ability to travel within the state for site inspections and a valid driver’s licence without restrictions that would prevent performing the inherent requirements of the position or cannot be reasonably accommodated by the Department.

Cultural Values

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 7th April 2025.

If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Eddy Lohardjo, Manager Signals (East) at eddy.lohardjo@transport.vic.gov.au

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