Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community. Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire. We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of: We lead with enthusiasm and purpose We are open, honest and respectful We foster well-being and creativity We achieve our goals and succeed together. We are looking for: If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Traffic and Transport Engineer . The position plays a key role in delivering a high level of technical services to plan, design and implement the traffic, transport and parking network as part of the Works Team and the Infrastructure Services Directorate. The position also coordinates and provide technical support for the functions of the Local Traffic Forum in accordance with TfNSW guidelines. Some specific tasks include: Developing traffic, transport (including active transport) and car parking strategies and plans that aim to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the Shire. Managing and implementing paid and unpaid parking schemes throughout the Shire. Management of contracts for pay parking system, meters and cash collection. Coordinating and providing expert traffic and transport advice to multidisciplinary teams and relevant Council Advisory Committees. Providing technical and administrative support to the Byron Shire Local Traffic Forum. The successful candidate will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description below. Enjoy our Employee Benefits This opportunity offers: A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week) Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $2,003.14 to $2,320.94 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience) 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, where eligible. Brightness of future Security Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council. Other benefits include: Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions 12% Superannuation Guarantee Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service Educatio n and training support Flexible working arrangements (can be negotiated post onboarding) Attractive salary packaging scheme Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year) Fitness Passport Health and Wellbeing days Private Car Lease for the position. Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby, how ever Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons. Contact: Samuel Frumpui - Manager Works - Phone number: (0475) 262 573 mobile. Please note that the contact person is not available from close of business 24 December 2025 until 5 January 2026. Closing date: 10pm (NSW time) , Sunday 18 January 2026. Late app lications will not be permitted. Position Description : Download the Traffic and Transport Engineer Position Description (PDF,507KB) To stay up to date with Council vacancies sign up for a job alert via the following link. Current vacancies - Byron Shire Council (nsw.gov.au) We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication . *Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
