Traffic Incident Management Working Group – Nominations sought
The Traffic Incident Management Working Group (TIMWG) is chaired by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s Emergency Management section.
It includes representation from the Emergency Services (SAPOL, MFS, CFS, SES), SA Health, DEW, DIT Traffic Management Centre and DIT Road Maintenance.
Key functions of the TIMWG are to:
- build partnerships to share information, strategies, and best practice approaches
- address issues that impede traffic management during incidents and emergencies
- promote and influence the improvement of traffic management during incidents
- engage with other people and groups to assist with projects and activities.
The scope of activity of the TIMWG includes:
- Traffic management during and following significant on-road incidents, planned events and other emergencies.
- Maintain and improve responder safety.
- Improve the dissemination of traffic information associated with incidents to the public.
The TIMWG meets quarterly for two hours via Microsoft Teams. The position is not remunerated. There is not currently a local government nominee on the TIMWG.
About the position
Nominations are sought for one position with a term of two years commencing October 2022.
The role is open to suitably qualified council employees only. The following selection criteria apply:
- local government knowledge and experience
- experience in local government road closures, particularly during incidents
- skills in road and works management and community engagement.
How to nominate
To nominate for the role you will need to:
- Provide your CV and respond to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) in the Nomination Form
- Get your nomination endorsed by your CEO. Send the completed forms to emergencymanagement@lga.sa.gov.au by 5pm Friday 30 September.
For further information, please contact Leanne McCartney, Acting Operations Manager via leanne.mccartney@fsg.lga.sa.gov.au and 0428 161 049.