Dianne Hayes

Director and Traffic & Transport Engineer

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

About

With over 20 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning, I’ve worked across local and state government, as well as the private sector, delivering practical, forward-thinking solutions to complex transport challenges. My expertise spans development planning and assessment, intersection modelling, geometric road design, traffic operations, car park design, and road safety. I have a strong focus on traffic impact assessments, parking strategies, school safety, and streetscape enhancements—projects that directly improve how communities move and connect. As the founder of a successful specialist consultancy, I’ve led a wide range of projects over the past 15+ years, earning the trust of clients and colleagues alike. I’m known for my clear communication, collaborative approach, and ability to navigate constraints to deliver results that work in the real world. I hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, am a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), have been admitted a Fellow of the AITPM and am a TMR Registered Senior Road Safety Auditor.

Experience

  • Director & Senior Traffic Engineer at Hayes Traffic Engineering
    Mar 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 4 mos

  • Active SLS Patrol Member at Surf Life Saving Queensland
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Acting Manager Transport Network Operations - Network Performance at Sunshine Coast Council
    May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos

  • Technical Director - Transport Advisory at SLR Consulting
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Projects include advice for Sunshine Coast Airport Master Planning, Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project, Eumundi Place Making Project, and various TIAs for Developments

  • Company Secretary at AITPM
    Aug 2020 - Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos