Traffic Manager - South

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced traffic and transport professional to lead the delivery of traffic and parking programs across the southern area of the City.

You’ll lead a team of engineers and officers in a high-volume, community-facing environment to resolve traffic, parking and access challenges. The role focuses on implementing practical, place-based solutions that improve safety, accessibility and movement across the local area, while supporting the City’s broader transport and sustainability goals.

Reporting to the Traffic Operations Manager, you’ll work across the organisation and with external agencies to deliver traffic management, parking, and road safety outcomes.

You’ll work closely with internal teams across Infrastructure Services, Customer Service, City Access & Transport, City Rangers, Parking Services, City Planning Development & Transport, Legal and Governance, Finance, and Design and Delivery teams. You’ll also work with community groups, businesses, elected officials, and state government agencies to resolve local issues and deliver improvements.

You’ll be responsible for:

• leading, coaching, and developing a team of traffic professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes
• assisting in the administration of the Local Pedestrian, Cycling, Traffic Calming and Transport Forum (LPCTCTF) and working closely with Transport for NSW and other agencies
• identifying and resolving traffic, parking and road safety issues through data analysis and practical interventions
• providing expert advice on traffic, parking and access matters, including development applications, infrastructure proposals, and policies
• coordinating and delivering traffic, parking and road safety projects and programs, including capital works and minor improvements
• managing traffic and transport aspects of major events, road closures, and construction impacts
• maintaining strong relationships with community, business and government stakeholders
• supporting budget development, program delivery, contract management and asset management activities

To succeed in this leadership role, you’ll need:

• tertiary qualifications and/or experience in transport planning, traffic engineering or a related field
• demonstrated experience in traffic engineering, transport planning, parking management, traffic calming and road safety
• ability to analyse and identify trends in traffic, parking and road safety data and develop innovative solutions to known traffic and transport-related problems
• demonstrated ability to effectively lead a multi-disciplinary, high performing team
• highly developed oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills as well as conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• demonstrated ability to present and lead community meetings on traffic and transport-related matters
• experience in the management of capital works projects including the setting of priorities, coordination of resources and delivery of services

Download position description. 

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026.

For more information, contact Taylor Gouge, Traffic Operations Manager on 02 9246 7226.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  [email protected] or 02 9265 9333. 

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