Lead Road Designer

Transport for NSW; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Lead Road Designer for a fixed-term full-time role in Newcastle. The role will lead road design activities supporting the Renewable Energy Zone Program (REZ) and coordinate with planners, modellers and the project management team to deliver practical road design solutions.

The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, strong knowledge of NSW road design standards, and experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer, with a proven

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Highly developed knowledge of road design standards, including Transport for NSW standards and requirements.
• Experienced in using road design software; TfNSW uses Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Experienced leading the development and review of road designs across strategic, concept and detailed design stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead road design activities that enable the Renewable Energy Zone Program (REZ).
• Coordinate with Transport Planners, Traffic Modellers and Project Management to plan and manage road design solutions.
• Lead tasks and support regional NSW infrastructure projects to improve safety and reduce congestion.

Skills

Road design standards

Road design software

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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Lead Road Designer (Temporary Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity up to 3 years)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302

Job reference number: 112233

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $122570.0-$147901.0

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

This role is to lead road design activities that enable the wider Renewable Energy Zone Program (REZ), providing technical expertise, coordination and practical solutions to support broader program delivery. Collaborating with Transport Planners, Traffic Modellers and Project Management team to plan and manage road design solutions.

This role will see you leading tasks and supporting regional NSW infrastructure projects improving safety on NSW roads, easing traffic congestions, creating new spaces to connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.

3 years Fixed-Term Position based in TfNSW Newcastle Office.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role descriptions below and information pack.

You are passionate about Road Design with extensive experience in the design of roads and related structures within infrastructure projects and the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Highly developed knowledge of road design standards, including Transport for NSW (formerly RMS) standards and requirements
• Experienced in using road design software. TfNSW uses Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Experienced leading the development and review of road designs across strategic, concept and detailed design stages.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.