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What this job is
A Transport Engineer designs, plans, and optimises transport systems and infrastructure in Australia, including roads, rail, ports, and logistics networks. They conduct traffic modelling, assess safety and efficiency of transport routes, and ensure compliance with Australian standards and regulations. The role involves site inspections, feasibility studies, and collaboration with government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver transport solutions that meet capacity and safety requirements.
Pay
A$2,217 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Civil engineeringcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adjust engineering designs
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Freight Coordination
- Policy Interpretation
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Process Documentation
- Reporting and Analytics
- Time Management and Prioritisation