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Traffic Control Team Leader - IMMEDIATE START

Job description

Experienced Traffic Control Team Leader - Immediate Start - Tweed, Byron, Lismore - Local Government Projects - Full-Time - Company Vehicle + Fuel Card - Great Pay + Penalty Rates & Allowances

Are You a Skilled Traffic Controller Ready to Lead?
Join Spinifex Traffic, a trusted name with 20+ years of industry experience, delivering high-quality traffic management solutions across Tweed, Byron, and Lismore and working with local government on impactful projects. We are urgently hiring an experienced Traffic Control Team Leader to lead on-site operations and help maintain safety on roads and work sites across Northern NSW.

What's in It for You:

  • Competitive Pay Rates - Enjoy high hourly wages, penalty rates, and extra allowances.
  • Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - Use a fully maintained vehicle for work travel.
  • Full-Time Hours - Consistent 5-day work weeks.
  • Work Close to Home - Collaborate with councils on impactful projects that benefit the local community.
  • Strong Team Culture - Be part of a supportive team that celebrates success with annual events like our Spinifex Christmas parties.
  • Industry Reputation - Work for a company known for professionalism and reliability.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise traffic control operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Direct vehicle and pedestrian movement around construction zones and roadwork sites.
  • Set up, maintain, and pack down traffic management signage and equipment.
  • Liaise with clients, site crews, and authorities to maintain safe, efficient traffic flow.
  • Enforce traffic control protocols and respond to site conditions in real-time.

What We're Looking For:

  • NSW Traffic Controller (TCR) Ticket + Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) Ticket
  • White Card (General Construction Induction)
  • Prior experience in leading traffic control teams
  • PPE (long pants, steel-cap boots, hard hat, brimmed hat)
  • 5-watt radio & traffic control bat
  • Valid Drivers License (essential)

Locations:

Work across the Tweed Coast, Byron Bay, and Lismore regions, supporting council and commercial clients on major infrastructure, road maintenance, and construction projects.

Immediate Start Available - Apply Now!

If you're ready to hit the ground running and meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you today.

👉 Click APPLY to submit your application.
📞 For more information, contact Aoife or Jimmy at 1300 800 301 (Option 2).