Title:  Signals Engineer

About Us

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the

delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees

balance work and life.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a

disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transport & Planning and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

Network Operations is a Division within Transport Services Group and is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Victoria’s Transport Network. The division continuously strives for better transport outcomes for all Victorians, every day.

About the Role

The Signals Engineer role is responsible for the design and operation of Victorian traffic signals and traffic management systems, such as SCATS and STREAMS, to ensure Victoria's arterial roads and managed

motorways are safe, optimised and compliant with Departmental frameworks and guidelines. This role provides professional independent judgement to review and provide comment on preliminary traffic signal

layout and reports associated with projects and developments, to ensure they are operationally safe, efficient and comply with the relevant standards and guidelines.

Operating with limited supervision, the Signals Engineer will apply sound working knowledge of traffic and transport theory and their conceptual and analytical skills to confidently provide advice to stakeholders and offer guidance and support to less experienced team members. 

This role will work closely with the Branch and wider Division to develop professional and technical skills that will ensure the Department's road network and traffic management systems are robust, sustainable, integrated and future ready.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that will transform the way the Department of Transport and Planning operates the transport network, delivering positive outcomes for the community and the State.

The expansion of tried and tested Intelligent Transport Systems, more on-road response crews, traffic engineers, development of new systems and tools and better enforcement policies will deliver

unprecedented capability to tackle congestion.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Understand and apply conceptual and analytical skills to design and operate traffic signal management systems such as SCATS (arterial roads) and STREAMS (motorways), to ensure they are

safe, optimised and compliant with Department frameworks and guidelines, such as the Austroads Guidelines, VicRoads Traffic Engineering Manual (incl. Managed Motorway Guidelines and Signal

Design & Operations Guidelines) and the Department's Movement & Place framework.

• Undertake monitoring, investigation and analysis of complex traffic safety and operational issues, identifying trends, deficiencies and potential projects or opportunities for innovation or improvement.

• Provide highly technical written and verbal advice, reports, presentations and other documentation on the design and operation of SCATS and STREAMS that is evidenced-based and appropriately tailored

for the receiving internal or external customer.

• Negotiate with and influence customers and stakeholders to find innovative and workable solutions to complex traffic signals issues, whilst ensuring the operation and safety of the network aligns with the

Department’s Movement & Place framework and other guidelines.

• Keep abreast, understand and use emerging technologies (e.g. data science/AI; ITS technology) and advances in traffic control systems to apply contemporary and optimised approaches to traffic signal

design and operation.

• Provide training, guidance and advice to internal and external stakeholders, including development of internal capability and technical proficiency with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation,

whilst actively contributing to a safe, positive and collaborative culture aligned to departmental values.

Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with demonstrated expertise in the design, operation, and management of the Victorian traffic control system and traffic signal network. The ideal candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of traffic and transport theory, intelligent transport systems, and transport analytics. You will be responsible for applying your technical acumen and data analytics capabilities to optimize traffic flow and contribute to innovative transport solutions that enhance the region’s mobility and safety.

The successful applicant will excel in problem-solving and have outstanding communication skills to clearly convey complex data and insights to diverse audiences. You will engage confidently with stakeholders, using negotiation and influence to balance competing priorities while making independent, sound decisions aligned with divisional goals. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will provide authoritative advice and foster collaborative relationships that support and advance our transport initiatives.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates exceptional flexibility and adaptability, thriving in dynamic environments where priorities can shift rapidly.

You will bring a strong outcomes-focused mindset, confidently applying independent professional judgment to tackle complex traffic management challenges and deliver innovative, practical solutions. Collaboration is key—your ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, while mentoring colleagues and fostering a positive, values-driven culture, will be critical to your success and the ongoing development of our department.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, data analytics, computer science or related discipline.

Desirable  

• Moderate experience in data analytics or computer programming

Role Specific Requirements

• Driver’s License

• May involve evening or weekend work including occasional overnight travel

• You may be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requirement

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday the 25th of June, 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Amandeep Sarao - Manager Signals (West), Network Operations at Amandeep.Sarao@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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