Traffic Safety Coordinator

Salary:

70 - 80

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

QLD - Brisbane - QLD

Industry:

Construction & Engineering

Reference:

2003DD

Contact Name:

Daniel Driver

Contact Email:

daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

19-Mar-2026

This role plays a key part in improving safety for all road users by implementing the SafeRoads4council strategy, reducing road trauma, and fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders including Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Queensland Police, and Queensland Health.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the evaluation of the SafeRoads4coucil Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan
Investigate and deliver effective road safety interventions across the region
Monitor, analyse, and report on road safety data, including fatalities
Develop, implement, and evaluate road safety programs using a Safe Systems approach
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including TMR, Police, schools, and community groups
Provide specialist traffic engineering and road safety advice
Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and correspondence for senior leadership and elected officials
Support and mentor team members while fostering a positive, collaborative culture

About You
You are a proactive and collaborative professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for improving road safety outcomes. You can communicate complex concepts clearly and influence stakeholders to adopt best-practice solutions.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline (or extensive relevant experience in road safety)

Strong knowledge of Queensland road safety legislation, including:

Transport Operations (Road User Management) Act
Road Rules Regulation
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Relevant Australian Standards
Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating road safety or behavioral programs
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and produce clear, concise reports
Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Highly Regarded

Qualifications in Traffic Engineering
Eligibility for RPEQ (Civil Engineering) registration
Experience with traffic modelling tools such as SIDRA Intersections and STREAMS
Experience in traffic management across urban and rural networks, including active transport planning

If you are a specialist in the traffic safety/ management space & looking for your next contract opportunity within QLD's local gov space - this is the role for you!

Send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466265446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail!

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