The Arterial Optimisation team manages state-wide arterial corridor configuration and optimisation, oversees real-time planned and unplanned network disruptions using traffic signals and ITS devices, analyses localised network performance and addresses enquiries related to traffic signal operations and coordination, ensuring efficient and effective traffic management across Queensland's transport network. The role:The Principal Engineer (Traffic) provides specialist expertise in designing, constructing, maintaining, and operating road networks. Focusing on traffic signals and intelligent transport systems, the role aims to enhance road capacity, reduce congestion and ensure safety. Key responsibilities include managing the development and implementation of traffic management systems, providing expert advice on signalised and un-signalised intersections and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies. The role involves building strong stakeholder relationships, addressing high-risk issues and collaborating with government and industry partners to improve network performance. Additionally, it includes supervising a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outcomes aligned with the branch's objectives and strategic priorities. About you:We're seeking a qualified and motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised for Engineers Australia membership, along with RPEQ registration and a current 'C' class driver's licence. We value unique qualities and will assess your experience, skills, potential for development and personal attributes to ensure the best fit for this role. To be successful in this role, you will need significant experience in traffic engineering, including analytical modelling, Intelligent Transport Systems and traffic management standards. Strong analytical and technical skills are essential to drive system improvements, alongside excellent communication abilities to convey complex solutions and secure stakeholder support. You will foster professionalism, integrity and respect while mentoring staff to build team capability. Additionally, you will proactively develop long-term relationships with internal and external partners.Please read the attached role description for more role requirements. Why join us:We can offer you benefits such as:- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to support your wellbeing, personal commitments, special interests, volunteering and caring responsibilities.- Opportunities for professional development through mentoring, coaching, formal training, networking and access to resources for independent research.- A culture of recognition, celebrating the achievements of our teams and individuals through departmental, industry, and public sector awards. You may even have the chance to contribute to an award-winning project or initiative.- Generous benefits, including 12.75% superannuation, competitive salaries, salary sacrificing options, and annual increments within your salary band.- A health and wellbeing reimbursement program, allowing claims for activities such as dental care, gym memberships, physiotherapy and more (up to a specified amount).- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 support and counselling services for you and your immediate family members. Step into a role where you can make a real impact. Be part of creating a sustainable, flexible and optimised transport infrastructure for Queensland.If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Green on 07 5563 6555. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/671642/25Closing Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
