Group
Occupation
899631 Road Traffic Controller
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
899631 Road Traffic Controller
Directs road traffic and pedestrian flows on, near, or adjacent to roads during road closures or part road closures due to construction, maintenance, roadside works, public events or emergency responses.
Specialisation
- Events Traffic Coordinator
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Sets up, manages and removes temporary traffic control schemes and signs
- Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic around construction zones, accidents and other road disruptions
- Operates stop-slow signs and manages similar traffic control signs and devices to direct traffic and ensure the safety of workers, motorists and pedestrians
- Communicates with other road traffic personnel, construction workers and emergency response teams via radio to provide and receive updates on traffic conditions
- Completes site inspections and monitors traffic behaviour and/or flow to ensure safety is always maintained
- Takes instructions from crew leaders, Construction Site Supervisors, managers, inspectors or regulatory officials