Key skills
MentoringCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Directing projects from inception through to delivery, with responsibility for scope, program, budget, and quality
- Providing senior review and quality assurance across the team's outputs
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory authorities, including representing SLR at stakeholder forums, council meetings, and agency briefings
- Growing and maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to extend the work we do for existing clients or open doors with new ones
- Leading the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions
- Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level team members, building capability across the team
- Working closely with other discipline leads within SLR to bring multi-disciplinary solutions to complex projects
Requirements
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in traffic engineering, transport planning, or a related consulting discipline
- A track record of independently managing and delivering projects to successful outcomes
- Recognised expertise in your field, with a reputation for sound, practical advice
- Experience mentoring and developing less experienced staff
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders across private and government sectors
- A genuine interest in business development and growing the work of the team
- Proficiency with relevant industry tools such as SIDRA, AIMSUN, VISSIM, AutoTurn, or similar
- Working knowledge of Australian transport planning frameworks, guidelines, and approval processes
- Chartered or working towards chartership with Engineers Australia, or equivalent professional recognition
Benefits
- Hybrid work model – Enjoy the balance of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility
- Extra paid leave – Purchase up to 10 additional leave days for personal or professional development, volunteering, or family time
- Parental leave support – Inclusive policies offering 14 weeks primary and 6 weeks secondary carer's leave
- Career development – A clear career progression path, study assistance, and fully funded professional memberships
- Wellbeing support – Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental, physical, and social wellbeing
- Global opportunities – Genuine opportunities to work across our international offices, with an active track record of staff exchanges between our Australian and overseas teams
- Perks & discounts – Salary sacrificing, corporate uniforms, and exclusive discounts at major retailers