ITS Surveillance Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a role supporting delivery of road and bridge projects across metropolitan Melbourne, ensuring works meet quality, cost, time, safety and environmental standards. Under supervision, you will apply professional judgement and collaborate with internal teams and contractors to ensure infrastructure performs as intended.

Key responsibilities include monitoring progress, checking compliance with standards and legislation, providing construction

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction or related field.
• A driver’s licence is required.
• Ability to understand and clearly communicate technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with technical standards and legislation.
• Provide construction and safety advice, assess contractor performance and claims.
• Conduct quality audits, manage risks and engage with stakeholders and the community to support safe, effective project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Collaborative teamwork

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Self-awareness

Job description

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The role supports the delivery of road and bridge projects across metropolitan Melbourne, ensuring works meet required standards for quality, cost, time, safety and environmental performance. Working under supervision, the role applies professional judgement and collaborates with internal teams and contractors to ensure structures and road infrastructure perform as intended.

Key responsibilities include monitoring project progress, checking compliance with technical standards and legislation, providing construction and safety advice, and assessing contractor performance and claims. The role also involves conducting quality audits, managing risks and engaging with stakeholders and the community to support safe, effective project delivery.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Communicates openly and confidently, welcomes feedback and responds constructively to differing opinions and challenges.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and works effectively with teams across organisational boundaries.
• Understands how their work contributes to organisational goals and positive outcomes for the community.
• Builds supportive, collaborative team relationships by sharing information, addressing issues and supporting others.
• Respects and values diversity and inclusion, demonstrates self-awareness, and uses feedback to understand and improve their impact on others.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• Experience in civil construction or a related field (mandatory).
• Experience managing stakeholders and customer or client interactions (desirable).
• A driver’s licence
• The ability to understand and clearly communicate technical requirements.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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For further information about the role, please contact Tony J Flynn, Team Leader ITS Asset Compliance, at [e-mail]

Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm