Traffic Management Officer (Ref: 1307)

About the position:

This position provides traffic management and compliance support to the Senior Traffic Management Officer and the City’s Maintenance Operations branch to ensure the safe, timely and compliant delivery of works. The Traffic Management Officer is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and approving traffic management plans, overseeing traffic control activities, and conducting on-site compliance monitoring in accordance with legislative requirements. The role also delivers specialist advice and coordination across the organisation, including contractor oversight, audits, training coordination, and emergency response support as required. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the position ensure traffic management risks are identified, escalated, and effectively managed.

Key accountabilities:

• Prepare, review and approve traffic management plans for maintenance activities, including contractor submissions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, City policies and the appropriate application of approved generic traffic management arrangements.
• Coordinate and conduct on‑site traffic management compliance inspections and audits across the City and contractor worksites, including reviewing JSA’s, Take 5’s and other risk controls, and identifying and escalating non‑compliance or safety concerns as required.
• Provide specialist traffic management advice and support to Maintenance Operations, Project Delivery, Engineering Services and other internal stakeholders, including participation in site meetings, emergency works and events where traffic management input is required.
• Support the management and oversight of traffic management contractors and related contracts, including monitoring performance, compliance and adherence to agreed requirements.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment/.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Stewart Stellmaker, Senior Traffic Management Officer on (08) 9956 6702.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally hold an Accredited Advanced Worksite Traffic Management qualification authorising them to prepare and implement complex Traffic Management Plans (TMPs).

Applicants with a lesser qualification may be considered if they possess substantial knowledge and experience in traffic management standards and practices and are willing to obtain the required accreditation. The applicant will also demonstrate strong time management, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

This position offers a salary starting from $92,692 per annum or $96,921 per hour, commensurate with the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• 9 day Fortnight
• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region. The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume
2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
i. Accredited Advanced Worksite Traffic Management qualification (AWTM) from a provider approved by MRWA which authorises the writing and implementation of complex traffic management plans
ii. Significant experience in writing and implementing complex traffic management plans in accordance with legislative requirements
iii. Sound knowledge of traffic management standards and practices in roads, drainage and parks environment including risk control procedures
iv. Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and compliance documentation
v. Sound knowledge of computer software programs including Micro Soft Office Applications

Applications close 4pm Monday 2 November 2026

Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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