About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the Team

The Technical Services branch, within the Infrastructure and Place unit, provides specialised engineering services for the multi-modal delivery, operations and management of our transport network. The Traffic Signal Design team sits within the Technical Services branch.

The Traffic Signal Design team provides robust technical road design advice and solutions on various ongoing projects across NSW. We work closely with other disciplines in Technical Services with a common goal to deliver sustainable and safe intersection road designs for all users.

The Opportunity

As a Road Designer in the Traffic Signals Design team you will:

Preparation and delivery of internally and externally prepared traffic signal designs on major road infrastructure projects, in compliance with policies, standards, technical directions, guidelines, procedures and agreed requirements and contribute to the management of technical risk in traffic signal design.

Contribute to improved design outcomes, by developing and maintaining constructive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Support the Traffic Signal Design Manager and Lead Road Designer with the delivery of traffic signal designs.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About You

You will:

Have a sound knowledge of Transport for NSW (formally RMS) standards and guides including the Traffic Signal Design guide, Austroads Guide to Road Design, Austroads Guide to Traffic Management, AS 1742 and other related standards

Have similar experience in traffic signal design

Preferably have tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline

Have a basic understanding of CAD software – MicroStation would be an advantage

Be willing to undertake and complete Road Safety Auditor training.

If you have any queries regarding the position please contact laura.lau@transport.nsw.gov.au

Salary and Benefits

USS Grade 4 – Grade 7 ($72,686 - $100,075) per annum plus overtime/penalties, superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Closing Date: 11:59, 8th May 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. ​

For any enquiries, please email Caroline Rampertshammer at CAROLINE.RAMPERTSHAMMER@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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