Job Title: Traffic Controllers (Level 1 & 2) – Newcastle NSW | Labour Hire, Above-Award Rates
Location: Newcastle, NSW (Hunter Region)
Employment type: Casual / Ongoing – Full-time hours
Industry: Traffic Management, Construction & Civil Labour Hire
Pay: Above-award rates + travel allowance + penalty rates
About The KPI Group
The KPI Group is an established labour hire company operating since 2010 across Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia. We place skilled, reliable Traffic Controllers on quality construction and civil projects — and we back our people with above-award pay, ongoing work and long-term opportunities.
The Opportunity
We have multiple upcoming roles in Newcastle, NSW for experienced Traffic Controllers (Level 1 & 2). We're after enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable workers who can read and implement Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) and Traffic Control Plans (TCP), set up E-Stops, and manage traffic safely on live construction and civil sites.
To be considered, you'll need to live in Newcastle or the surrounding Hunter region (within 50km) and have your own reliable transport.
About the Role
Set up, monitor and pack down traffic control at construction and civil work sites
Read, interpret and implement TGS / TCP and site plans
Set up and manage E-Stops
Direct traffic safely using stop/slow bat and two-way communication
Ute driving duties (Level 2)
Follow daily direction from site teams and work to WHS requirements
Skills & Experience
Traffic Controller tickets – Level 1 & Level 2 (essential)
White Card (essential)
Current NSW driver's licence and own reliable transport (essential)
Demonstrated experience as a Traffic Controller on construction/civil sites
Able to read and understand TGS / TCP and site plans
Confident setting up E-Stops
RIW card (Rail Industry Worker) – an advantage
Australian citizens
Available Monday to Sunday for ongoing work
Safety-focused with excellent communication skills
Reliable, proactive and able to follow direction with a strong work ethic
What We Offer
Above-award rates
Daily travel allowance
Penalty rates
RDO calendar
Ongoing work on long-term projects
Weekly pay cycle
Outdoor work
How to Apply
Click Apply Now and attach your current resume along with copies of your Traffic Controller tickets (Level 1 & 2), White Card, driver's licence and any RIW card. Make sure your traffic control experience is clearly listed — applicants who demonstrate detailed, relevant experience will be prioritised.
The KPI Group is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.