Traffic Operations Manager

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

We are seeking a leader and traffic / transport professional to lead our Traffic Operations team. You’ll lead a community-facing team  in a high-volume environment to resolve traffic and transport challenges, providing expertise and services in traffic, transport and parking management, road safety, traffic infrastructure planning, and asset management.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer - Infrastructure Services, the Traffic Operations Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, governance, expert advice, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll work closely with internal teams in Infrastructure Services, Customer Service, City Access & Transport, City Rangers, Parking Services, City Planning Development & Transport, Legal and Governance, Finance, Design and Delivery teams, and Executive to deliver shared organisational goals. You’ll also engage with community groups, businesses, elected officials and representatives and external government agencies.

You’ll be responsible for:

• leading, coaching and developing team supporting collaboration, high performance, growth, and continual improvement


• building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders


• overseeing the planning of infrastructure, initiatives and implementation of transport strategies and policies that reduce private vehicle dependency, encourage walking, cycling, calm traffic, enhance safety and manage parking and kerbside allocation


• developing and managing traffic facilities assets including capital works programs, designs, contract management, consultancies, and traffic signs portfolio


• providing expert advice on traffic, transport, parking, and road safety matters at high-level


• preparing and controlling operational and capital budgets, fees and charges, cost estimates to ensure effective service delivery within budget targets


• administering the Local Pedestrian, Cycling, Traffic Calming and Transport Forum and authorising traffic and transport works.

To succeed in this leadership role, you’ll need:

• tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant professional experience in traffic engineering, transport planning, or a related discipline.


• proven ability as a champion and expert in transport management, including advanced problem solving and decision-making skills


• demonstrated experience in financial budgeting and forecasting, procurement development and management


• demonstrated experience in preparing technical briefs, capital work programs, managing consultants and asset management of traffic projects


• demonstrated leadership and extensive experience engaging, working, and developing positive relationships with a diverse range of high-profile industry stakeholders


• highly developed interpersonal, oral, written communications and presentation skills.

Download position description. 

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration form and  a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 17th February 

For more information, contact Steve Audet, Acting Chief Engineer on 02 9246 7859.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 


• Collaborative approach to flexible working


• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program


• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave


• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences


• Long service and employee recognition awards


• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave


• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave


• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave


• Part-time and job-sharing options available


• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia


• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network


• Recognised family inclusive workplace


• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  [email protected] or 02 9265 9333. 

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