Assistant Traffic Management Engineer

• $91,923 to $97,346 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Assistant Traffic Management Engineer at the City of Perth, you will support the coordination of traffic management planning activities across the City. This includes reviewing and approving Traffic Management Plans for construction works and events, conducting site inspections and helping ensure approved traffic management measures remain compliant.

Reporting to the Lead Urban Transport within our Transport and Urban Design team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Reviewing and approving Traffic Management Plans for planned works and events in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, policies and City requirements;
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support the development, assessment and approval of Traffic Management Plans;
• Providing technical advice to help coordinate road works and events while minimising impacts on public safety, transport and economic activity;
• Inspecting and monitoring traffic management measures to ensure ongoing compliance; and
• Overseeing the day-to-day Traffic Management Planning function during the Traffic Management Engineer’s absence.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or experience in a related field;
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet set timeframes;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide technical advice and work effectively with diverse stakeholders;
• The ability to exercise independent professional judgement, work under limited direction and make sound operational decisions; and
• Proficiency in general computer systems and the Microsoft Office suite.

Experience designing or reviewing Traffic Management Plans, knowledge of traffic engineering and road safety principles, and Advanced Worksite Traffic Management accreditation will be highly regarded.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia, such as a birth certificate, current passport or current visa;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence;
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management accreditation;
• A Construction Induction Card (White or Blue Card), or the ability to obtain one; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within the past three months.

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit your current resume, a tailored cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role, and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 11 October 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.