About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

Our organisation – Transport for NSW – is comprised of numerous integrated divisions that focus on achieving community outcomes for the greater good and on putting our customers at the centre and our people at the heart of everything we do.  You will be working in the Geotechnical team within Technical Services of Infrastructure and Place.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity to lead and manage a small team of geotechnical officers and technologists responsible for developing and providing technical expertise in pavements, materials, and geotechnical within the corridor to deliver cost-effective solutions to projects within relevant Divisions.

Your responsibilities will include and not be limited to:

Manage the business viability and efficiency of the Unit, within accepted budget constraints, through planning and direction, resource and equipment management, and implementation of quality and WHS systems.

Contribute to developing and retaining pavement, materials, and geotechnical capability by undertaking workforce and career development planning within the section, providing technical input into training programs and partnering with industry.

Contribute to Agency capability and knowledge of being an informed purchaser of pavement and geotechnical services, developing and reviewing contract specifications and overseeing external providers

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You are a tertiary qualified with a three-year science degree for four-year civil engineering degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas qualification.

You will have proven experience in the provision of pavement, materials and geotechnical specialist advice and the management of technical risk in infrastructure projects.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 11 ($145,203) – ($154,943) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Application closes – 11:59PM, Friday 1st April 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Lindy Wellington at LINDY.WELLINGTON@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

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