Scoping And Development Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Bendigo, Australia, seeks a Scoping and Development Officer to coordinate the design of upcoming road construction projects on the DTP network. You will work with civil engineers and external consultants to ensure designs meet standards and best practice.

Based at the Bendigo office, the role includes developing compliant, feasible and costed designs, managing project documentation, and supporting safe, inclusive and flexible team operations, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering is desirable.
• A valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant, feasible and costed road designs.
• Manage project documentation and version control.
• Consider stakeholder requirements in design decisions.
• Collaborate with the design team and external consultants.
• Support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Organised coordination

Collaborative teamwork

Digital capability

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (desirable)

License (mandatory)

Job description

About the role

The Scoping and Development Officer coordinates the design of upcoming road construction projects on the DTP network. The role involves civil design, managing external consultants, and working with senior engineers to ensure designs meet engineering standards and best practice. The officer will report to and be mentored by a Senior Engineer to build strong engineering and project delivery skills. Key responsibilities include developing compliant, feasible and costed designs, managing project documentation, considering stakeholder requirements, and contributing effectively to the design team. The role also supports safe, inclusive and flexible team operations and may include other duties aligned with the position’s skills and classification.

What we’re looking for

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs and tailor communication to different audiences.
• Uses sound judgement and problem-solving skills to identify solutions, follow processes and seek guidance when required.
• Organised and capable of coordinating tasks, monitoring progress and supporting successful project delivery.
• Collaborative and supportive, building positive relationships across teams and contributing to a cooperative work environment.
• Adaptable and digitally capable, responding positively to changing priorities and using technology effectively in the workplace.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering Qualification (desirable)
• License (without any restriction which preclude the incumbent from performing the inherent requirements of the position and which cannot be reasonably accommodated by the Department) (mandatory)

Role Specific Requirements

• This role is based at our Bendigo office, with a mandatory requirement to work from the office three days per week.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Jordan Pyke, Senior Scoping & Development Engineer, at [email protected].

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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