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Traffic Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Location:
Perth WA, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
9 September 2026
What they need
Your new companyJoin one of Western Australia's fastest-growing local governments, offering the opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure and transport projects that support a thriving and expanding community. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering high-quality services, innovation, and sustainable outcomes for its residents.
Your new role
We are seeking a Traffic Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transport and traffic projects, providing technical expertise to improve road safety, traffic flow, and network efficiency across a growing local government area.
- Conduct traffic and transport investigations, analysis, and assessments to identify and resolve safety and network efficiency issues.
- Develop and deliver traffic engineering projects, including concept design, planning, community consultation, and implementation.
- Provide technical advice and guidance on traffic, transport, road safety, and engineering matters to internal and external stakeholders.
- Apply relevant traffic engineering, road safety, and transport planning standards, policies, and legislation.
- Prepare technical reports, interpret traffic modelling outputs, and undertake intersection and network analysis.
- Liaise with customers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and the community to ensure effective service delivery.
- Maintain accurate records, systems, and databases while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and compliant work practices.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in a Traffic Engineer or similar transport engineering role.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering standards, transport planning principles, road design practices, and relevant legislation.
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a current C Class Driver's Licence.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping transport and traffic outcomes for one of WA's fastest-growing local government areas.
- Diverse and challenging projects across traffic engineering, road safety, transport planning, and network improvements.
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to internal stakeholders, government agencies, consultants, contractors, and the wider community
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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