Traffic Management Officer

A Traffic Management Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring traffic control measures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Their duties often include developing traffic management plans, coordinating with local authorities and construction teams, setting up and maintaining signage and barriers, and responding to incidents or disruptions on roads.

They play a key role in minimizing traffic congestion and ensuring compliance with safety regulations during roadworks, public events, or emergencies. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of traffic laws and safety standards are essential for this role.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a traffic management officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RIIWHS205E

Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $766
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Road Marker Construction Labourer
Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Road Marker Construction Labourer Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker + 2 more
RIISS00055

Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set
Blended, On Campus
1 - 3 days
$0 - $699
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Construction Worker
Construction Labourer Traffic Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Construction Worker Construction Labourer Traffic Coordinator + 2 more
RIISS00054

Traffic Controller Skill Set
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $699
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker
Signal Technician Track Worker Road Construction Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker Signal Technician Track Worker Road Construction Worker + 3 more
RIISS00058

Traffic Controller Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $1,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker
Traffic Control Assistant Safety Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker Traffic Control Assistant Safety Officer + 2 more
RIIRTM301E

Operate Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuators
Blended, On Campus
1 - 5 days
$0 - $996
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Controller Civil Construction Worker
Road Maintenance Worker Truck Driver Construction Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Controller Civil Construction Worker Road Maintenance Worker Truck Driver Construction Labourer + 3 more
RIISS00063

Traffic Management Designer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads
On Campus
2 - 3 days
$799 - $1,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Controller Civil Engineering Technician
Project Officer Urban Planner Construction Site Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Controller Civil Engineering Technician Project Officer Urban Planner Construction Site Manager + 3 more
RIISS00064

Traffic Management Designer Skill Set for High Volume Roads
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Traffic Management Officer Urban Planner
Project Engineer Traffic Control Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Traffic Management Officer Urban Planner Project Engineer Traffic Control Supervisor + 2 more
RIISS00065

Traffic Management Designer Skill Set for Motorways and Freeways
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Civil Engineer
Project Manager Site Supervisor Transport Planner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Civil Engineer Project Manager Site Supervisor Transport Planner + 3 more
RIISS00059

Traffic Controller Skill Set for High Volume Roads
On Campus
1 day
$0 - $850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker
Urban Planner Traffic Control Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Controller Traffic Management Officer Road Maintenance Worker Urban Planner Traffic Control Supervisor + 2 more
RIISS00056

Traffic Management Designer Skill Set
On Campus
3 days
$850 - $950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Control Supervisor Traffic Controller
Planning Officer Compliance Officer Design Assistant Operations Coordinator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Traffic Management Officer Traffic Control Supervisor Traffic Controller Planning Officer Compliance Officer Design Assistant Operations Coordinator + 4 more
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