Project Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Broken Hill, New South Wales

Company

Transport for NSW

Employment type

Full time

Category

Government & Defence

Job summary

Dynamic Work Environment

Based in Broken Hill

Permanent Full-Time opportunity

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.

The Division

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 Networks and Assets Branch looks after the assets that connect our communities and their purpose is to make regional and outer metropolitan NSW a better place to live, work and visit. This role will allow you to develop your skills and gain exposure to types of work that you just won't find anywhere else.

About the team - Maintenance and Delivery West

Maintenance and Delivery West are part of the Network and Assets Branch. This team is an internal delivery partner for construction and maintenance projects that concern road and bridge assets within the West Region Transport Network. Some of our current projects include construction of a new overtaking lane between Dubbo and Narromine, Washpool construction east of Moree, and major pavement works in the Far West on the Silver City and Cobb Hwy. We require the collective skillset of professional engineers to lead teams in the successful delivery of construction and maintenance programs to high level safety, quality and efficiency requirements. We need to be agile, creative, and innovative to deliver the sustainable solutions necessary for a resilient network. We lead diverse teams that are geographically dispersed and with varying specialist skillsets. Our workbook ranges from technically challenging construction projects and responsive routine maintenance programs that ensure that connections between remote communities are enhanced, safe and accessible for our customers.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting full time permanent opportunity for Project Engineer Level 1-2 to join the Maintenance and Delivery Team, based out of Broken Hill. The role is responsible for developing and delivering road or traffic infrastructure and/or maintenance projects to achieve road safety, asset management and network efficiency objectives.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

Manage project and delivery processes including the delivery of direct control and contract works to ensure nominated road or traffic infrastructure and/or maintenance projects are developed and delivered to agreed time, cost, quality and scope requirements.

Manage the cost estimates, procuring and overseeing service providers, monitoring and reviewing ongoing work programs

Prepare contract documents for road works projects, including technical specifications to engage, administer and deliver contract works and ensure efficient project delivery.

Implement effective cost management systems to ensure efficient financial management of projects.

Implement appropriate procedures, guidelines, processes and practices, in collaboration with TfNSW specialists, to deliver a high level of workplace health and safety and environmental management on projects and contracts.

Coordinate resources to respond to issues and incidents on the road network

Demonstrate the five ways of leading behaviours to deliver organisational outcomes for our customers, our people and communities for the greater good.

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About you

You will be able to effectively problem-solve and communicate with internal and external stakeholders including contractors to deliver timely outcomes on task requirements.

Your organisational, scheduling and prioritisation skills and understanding of infrastructure allow you to juggle multiple tasks with ease

To be considered for this role you will have:

Have a four-year civil engineering degree from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualifications and demonstrate relevant experience.

Experience in the preparation estimates, job programs, project delivery briefs and WH&S management plans, quality, environmental, and traffic management plans

Experience in managing a direct control workforce to successfully undertake construction and maintenance projects.

Knowledge of the technical aspects of materials, equipment and techniques used in road, bridge and other related traffic infrastructure construction and maintenance.

Knowledge of tenders and contract management

Knowledge of computer-based tools and techniques for project and information management.

Be a strong communicator and influential team player, building key relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Have a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and be willing to travel on occasion and occasionally work outside normal working hours.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Project Engineer Level 1-2 ($98,536 to $130,632) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

This is an exciting and great opportunity to create your own success where your contribution will be truly valued and positively impact communities across regional NSW. 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process. Please note, direct applications via email will not be accepted.

Closing Date for applications is 11:59pm on 27th October 2022

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.
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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 with flexible work policies, offerings and practices. 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. We're proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer and winners of the Best Remote Work Strategy' for our hybrid ways of working at the Australian HR Awards 2022.

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 Marcia Pinto at [email protected] .

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