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

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Right now, we have a permanent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the Network and Assets North West team, located at Narrabri, Coonabarabran or Moree.

The role will lead a large team to plan and deliver a range of infrastructure projects, maintenance programs and contracts ensuring they are delivered on time, in budget and to the quality standard we demand. The role will involve management of detailed delivery planning and control for projects including review and analysis of project information to develop delivery plans and schedules that ensure safe, efficient and customer focused project and program delivery.

Some of the key accountabilities will include:

Lead and manage the safe, efficient, and effective planning and delivery of projects and programs to ensure that they are completed to time, cost, quality, and scope.

Ensure customer communications are managed and issues resolved in accordance with Transport objectives.

Develop and implement project briefs for contractor and internal service providers to ensure projects are managed and delivered effectively.

Develop and implement appropriate procedures, practices, and reporting mechanisms to ensure a high level of WHS and environmental protection and safeguards on projects.

Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary site teams by role modelling safety as the priority, collaborative behaviours to achieve the greater good for the community,

Control the administration and delivery of contracts by fulfilling the role of representative on selected contracts.

About you

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with an engineering degree and a current driver’s licence. You will have a solid understanding of road specifications relevant to Australian standards.

You will also have broad experience in managing the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure projects and maintenance programs and with demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management, tendering procedures, contract administration and procurement of infrastructure contracts.

You will have excellent communication skills with a broad knowledge and experience in the technical aspects of materials, equipment and techniques used in road maintenance and construction projects.

Previous experience working on complex road rehabilitation or construction projects is essential.

This position is ideally based in Narrabri, but Coonabarabran and Moree locations will also be considered. Regular travel will be required to meet business deliverables, and flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available and encouraged.

Want to know more?

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

Interested?

Right now is an exciting time to join our team as we are delivering the largest infrastructure program Australia has ever seen – to keep people and goods moving, connect communities and shape the future of our cities, centres and regions.

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us. 

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Engineering Level 3 ($130,623 - $142,750) per annum plus superannuation and other benefits.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here

How to apply

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

Closing Date for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday 27 March, 2022.

For more information, please contact Ella Scotman at ella.scotman@transport.nsw.gov.au

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 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.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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