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Principal Engineer (Traffic)
South Coast Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Nerang
An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced traffic engineering professional to play a key role in shaping the future of Queensland's transport network.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Engineering & Surveying |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/707031/26 |
| Closing date | 25-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Derek Grant |
| Contact details | Phone: 0467 959 384 Access the National Relay Service |
An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced traffic engineering professional to join our team as Principal Engineer (Traffic). In this role you will provide specialist technical expertise to specific sites relating to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the road network concentrating on traffic engineering, road safety programs and initiatives to improve the operations and safety of the road network.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing high-level traffic engineering and road safety advice across a range of infrastructure projects and operational activities.
• Providing technical leadership and oversight of complex traffic investigations and crash analysis, including the development of strategic engineering solutions and funding proposals to improve road safety outcomes.
• Providing authoritative specialist advice and technical leadership on traffic safety, signs and line marking, speed limit reviews, crash investigations, and the governance and delivery of road safety programs.
• Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across government, industry and the community.
• Preparing executive correspondence, submissions, briefs and strategic advice on traffic and road safety matters.
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to engineering staff and project teams.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, policies and engineering best practice.
Benefits on offer include:
• A competitive remuneration package including Employer Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Salary packaging arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to study assistance program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/707031/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Further information
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