We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
There has never been a better time to join our team – with several project wins on the horizon, including a major project with packages to be award early 2025, you'll have the chance to be part of exciting new ventures and contribute to shaping the future of infrastructure in Melbourne.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.
Be part of the Eastern Freeway - Hoddle to Burke Alliance and help deliver one of Melbourne’s most exciting transport upgrades. We’re transforming the Eastern Freeway with major upgrades that will make travel smoother, safer, and more connected for the east. From big engineering moments to community focused design, this is a project where your work will make a real difference.
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Officer to lead traffic management on a major infrastructure project. You will provide structure and direction across field operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and community standards are consistently met.
In this role, you’ll oversee Traffic Management Plans, manage authority approvals, and lead audits, while directing teams and subcontractors to deliver safe and efficient traffic operations. Acting as the key link between construction teams, stakeholders, and the community, you’ll resolve issues swiftly and keep traffic flowing to support project milestones.
With a focus on leadership, operational excellence, and risk management, you’ll ensure traffic management is delivered to the highest standard across all phases of the project.
About the role:
- Drive project design delivery: Partner with the Traffic Manager to ensure traffic design outcomes align with project objectives across quality, completion, and financial performance.
- Lead cross-functional coordination: Facilitate effective collaboration between design, construction, and planning teams to enable seamless integration of design activities.
- Ensure regulatory and design compliance: Oversee adherence to design standards, compliance frameworks, and reporting requirements, ensuring all traffic designs meet statutory and project obligations.
- Manage design approval process: Coordinate resolution of design issues, providing clear direction to stakeholders to support timely approvals and project advancement.
- Contribute to budget and schedule governance: Work with the Design Manager to develop, monitor, and report on design budgets and schedules, proactively addressing risks and variances.
The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience
- Proficient in Rapid Plan or equivalent software for drafting TGS’s.
- Working knowledge of the traffic management process and requirements for large infrastructure projects.
- Be highly skilled in the production of both long-term traffic management and short-term lane closure drawings using CA.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Current C-Class Driver’s Licence.
We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:
- Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
- Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
- Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
- Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Next steps:
- Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
Reference code: 494568
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
