Traffic Management Officer

• Full-time/ permanent opportunity!
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Grow your Career with City of Darwin.

About the role:

The main aim of the position is to design or review and appraise traffic management plans for various areas of City of Darwin, within its designated road network and to undertake audits to ensure they are implemented as approved. The role will also mentor other staff in Temporary Traffic Management.

About you:

As our subject matter expert, you'll bring knowledge and experience to the design and implementation of Traffic Management Plans. Specifically, your knowledge will make you well-informed on legislation, regulations, Bylaws and other standards associated with traffic management. Mentoring will come naturally to you, with the skills and experience you'll bring to the position, as you work with our in-house staff who are developing their Traffic Management reviewer skills, and you'll advise our key stakeholders where required with your extensive knowledge.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a salary of $88,528.02 per annum plus superannuation 12% (For employees under EA) As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program, district allowance and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

You will have:

• Traffic Management Designer (TMD) Cat 1 and Cat 2 qualifications
• Minimum 5 years' experience with design, appraisals and implementation of Traffic Management Plans
• General Construction Industry - White Card
• Current C Class Drivers License
• National Criminal History Check

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please refer to the full position description and feel free to contract Drosso Lelekis on 08 8930 0414 during business hours for any clarification.

We accept applications only via our portal, and we only contact shortlisted applicants.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close 5 pm on 4 May 2026

Only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment