RIW Traffic Controller
Broadford, Victoria•Temporary
A$50 - A$70 hourly
A$50 - A$70 hourly
About the Job
Rail Traffic Controllers
KPI Traffic Control is hiring rail ticketed crews across the Inland Rail corridor — Broadford Victoria
If you hold rail tickets and want to work with the best gear, the best crews in the business — this is the move.
Others talk about safety. We prove it — every shift, on every site.
Why KPI?
- Good Earnings — industry-leading EBA rates and allowances. Earn what your tickets are worth.
- Modern, purpose-built fleet — custom Pod Trucks, The Blade and Silke MASH-rated TMAs, plus Australia's first Automated Cone Trucks (ACTs).
- Consistent local work — shifts close to home. Less drive time, more pay in your pocket.
- Safety first, no shortcuts — in-house compliance, training and tech that put lives first.
- Rail ready — major rail and infrastructure projects with Metro and V/Line accredited crews.
- Backed by the best — the crew, trucks and systems to back you on every shift.
Roles open now (rail ticketed only)
- Traffic Controllers — current Victorian traffic ticket
- Team Leaders — current Victorian traffic ticket
- Pod Truck Operators — current VIC traffic ticket + HR Licence
- TMA Operators — current VIC traffic ticket + HR Licence + RIIRTM301E
Mandatory requirements
Victorian traffic tickets — current valid tickets accepted:
- RIIWHS205E — Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat (valid until 1 Feb 2027)
- RIIWHS302E — Implement Traffic Management Plans (valid until 1 Feb 2027)
- RIISS00057 — Work Zone Traffic Management Skill Set
- RIISS00058 — Traffic Controller Skill Set
- RIISS00059 — Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set
Heavy vehicle / TMA:
- RIIRTM301E — Operate Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA Operators only)
- HR Licence — required for Pod Truck and TMA Operators
- Current Australian driver's licence
Rail — non-negotiable for all rail projects:
- Metro Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card
- Safely Access the Rail Corridor — SARC / SWIRC (TLIF0020)
- Category 3 Rail Medical (current or able to obtain)
- V/Line accreditation — desirable
General construction & safety:
- White Card — Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
- HLTAID011 — Provide First Aid (desirable)
- Ability to pass random Drug & Alcohol testing
Important — please read before applying
📍 You must live locally. Applicants must reside in Broadford, Wandong, Seymour, Euroa, Benalla, Tallarook, Hamilton, Marchbank, Short or close surrounding towns. Applications from outside these areas will not be considered.
⚠ Safety-first employer. Employment is subject to:
- Verification of RIW status and rail medical fitness
- Pre-employment and ongoing random Drug & Alcohol testing
- Meeting all client and project-specific induction requirements
You must hold and provide proof of all current competencies at the time of application.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About KPI Traffic Control
KPI Traffic Control is one of Australia's leading traffic management providers, trusted on major rail and infrastructure projects across Victoria. We run a modern, purpose-built fleet — including The Blade and The Silke MASH-rated TMAs — and we're the first Australian-owned and operated company to introduce Automated Cone Trucks (ACTs).
KPI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, veterans, and people from diverse communities.