Traffic and Road Safety Coordinator

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

Mitchell Shire is changing fast. We’re looking for a skilled Traffic and Road Safety Coordinator who can lift consistency, strengthen standards and help keep our community moving safely.

In this role, you’ll coordinate Council’s traffic and road safety work — from development referrals to network safety, transport planning and asset standards. You’ll work closely with planners, engineers, VicRoads, developers and the community to deliver practical, compliant and defensible outcomes.

This isn’t just a technical role. It’s about shaping better decisions, clearer processes and safer streets for everyone who lives, works and travels in Mitchell.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate the Traffic and Road Safety Team’s work program and priorities
• Provide high-quality, timely and consistent traffic engineering advice
• Guide development referrals and safety treatments in line with relevant standards
• Strengthen processes, templates and evidence-based decision-making
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners

This role is a permanent full-time opportunity with a Monthly ADO. Remuneration begins at $119.2K to $133.3K (Band 8) plus superannuation.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering and Registered Victorian Professional Engineer
• Extensive experience in traffic and transport engineering
• Strong ability to coordinate complex, concurrent workstreams
• Clear, practical communicator who can negotiate and problem-solve
• Comfortable using data, GIS and systems to improve outcomes

For further information about this role please contact Cameron Baird, Manager Engineering and Landscape Planning on 0417 142 655 

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace

Applications close at 5pm Monday 11 May 2026.