Title:  Traffic 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

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The primary purpose of the role is to utilise competence in traffic and transport engineering, to provide excellent written responses to externally funded project design applications, to meet the need and demands of a growing Metro Melbourne region.

Typical projects include complex signalised intersections and developer funded road network upgrade projects.  The proposals put forward by external stakeholders and developers will need to be accurately assessed using your own initiative and technical knowledge to subsequently endorse in accordance with corporate guidelines, standards, specifications, and industry best practice. 

The role also includes assisting with the development of innovative responses to various projects, in a changing road network to ensure safety and network operability.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying policies and processes effectively, using sound judgment, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement while maintaining high-quality outcomes under pressure. They will influence and persuade others through logical reasoning, evidence, and examples, while also understanding how their work contributes to broader organisational objectives and taking responsibility for delivering results. Additionally, they will work collaboratively by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and fostering a team-focused environment that promotes knowledge management and business continuity.

Position accountabilities

• Provide advice to consultants/external parties planners to ensure the review of externally funded projects achieve the safe and functional use of the road network, while using traffic engineering knowledge, including the ability to use and interpret SIDRA reports and road safety audits.
• Provide traffic engineering advice to Regional Management and other key agencies to ensure that DTP is contributing to the achievement of the Government’s metropolitan traffic and transport objectives across the arterial network, whilst working closely with proponents of externally funded projects.
• Apply problem-solving skills to review and respond to development access solutions, applying current standards and guidelines, to ensure DTP’s continued safe and efficient use of the road network.
• Negotiate with and influence key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes for DTP and the community regarding minor to moderate development proposals on the arterial road network.
• Apply skills in collaborating with team members to achieve completion of project reviews within the agreed performance timeframes.
• Apply traffic engineering knowledge when working with key internal and external stakeholders on the assessment of traffic engineering aspects associated with minor to moderate projects within Precinct Structure Plans.
• In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.

Qualifications and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant or civil/traffic engineering related discipline (mandatory).
• Traffic Modelling knowledge
• Planning function and process understanding
• Stakeholder Management (building relationships)
• Time management and organisational skills
• Effective customer service and communications

Culture Value

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

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 18th September 2025.

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 Dimitrios Chrysis – Team Leader – Project Advice at dimitrios.chrysis@transport.vic.gov.au.