Manningham City Council

Team Leader Traffic & Transport Engineering (Parental Leave Opportunity)

• Full time, temporary position (12-month fixed term
  contract)
• Band 7 - Salary starting from $113,574 + 12% Superannuation
• Based at Doncaster East, Victoria

Are you a
passionate, future-focused traffic and transport professional ready to make a
lasting impact?

We're seeking
an enthusiastic Team Leader Traffic & Transport Engineeringto lead
a highly skilled team and help shape the future of transport planning, road
safety and parking management across our municipality.

This is an
exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role and drive key strategic
initiatives while leading day-to-day operational delivery.

What we've
got on

Over the next 12
months, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering several high-profile projects,
including:

• Leading the development of
  Manningham's new Parking Management Policy Review, ensuring future parking
  demands are met through contemporary, evidence-based planning.
• Guiding the development of
  strategic traffic and transport policies, plans and programs.
• Leading a small team of
  traffic engineering professionals in the delivery of operational and
  strategic outcomes.
• Providing expert technical
  advice on traffic, transport, road safety and road network planning
  matters.
• Building strong
  relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies and the
  community to achieve positive outcomes.

Why this
role?

This is
more than a parental leave backfill opportunity. It's a chance to:

• Lead meaningful work that
  directly influences how people move around and connect within our
  community.
• Gain exposure to strategic
  policy development while maintaining involvement in operational delivery.
• Grow your leadership
  capability while mentoring and developing a talented team.
• Shape transport outcomes
  that support a sustainable, safe and connected future.
• Work in a collaborative
  environment where innovation, technical excellence and community outcomes
  are valued.

What you’ll
be known for

You'll be
known as someone who:

• Provides
  trusted advice on complex traffic and transport issues.
• Leads
  with authenticity, accountability and a people-first mindset.
• Brings
  strategic thinking while remaining pragmatic and outcome focused.
• Successfully
  delivers projects and initiatives within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Builds
  productive relationships and influences outcomes across a diverse stakeholder
  landscape.
• Champions
  innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making.
• Driving
  continuous improvement, innovation and smarter ways of working

What you
bring

• Degree
  qualifications in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related
  discipline.
• Registered
  Professional Engineer
• Demonstrated
  experience in traffic and transport engineering, policy development and project
  delivery.
• Experience
  leading and developing teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong
  stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• The
  ability to balance strategic objectives with operational priorities.
• A
  passion for creating safer, more connected and sustainable transport outcomes.

Why join
us?

If you're
looking for an opportunity to lead important transport initiatives, develop
your leadership experience and make a meaningful contribution to our community,
we'd love to hear from you.

Working from
home

Manningham Council have a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff during this time, including a Working from
Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support
various communication methods when working remotely.

Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your CV and a cover letter addressing why you would be a great fit of
the role.

For a confidential discussion please contact Harinder
Rehal via [email protected]

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Thursday 17 September
2026 at 11:00 pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply
now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse
workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment
opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups
including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual
orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or
adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed
above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation
and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.