Surveillance Officer

Victorian Government; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government, via VIDA Roads, is seeking a Surveillance Officer to lead risk-based site surveillance across multiple projects in Ballarat and Geelong. This 3-year fixed-term VPS4 position focuses on planning, coordination and on-site execution in accordance with program standards.

Travel to site offices is required; you will collaborate with technical, engineering and contractor teams, resolve on-site issues, and contribute to safety and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk-based site surveillance across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with technical, engineering and contractor teams to resolve issues on site.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to inspections and audits.
• Travel to site offices as required.

Job description

3 years maximum term, VPS4 $100,894-$114,476 + super & benefits.

This role will be locatedat Ballarat/Geelong

Join us in building better connections for Victoria by:

Responsible for the development, coordination,planningand implementation of risk-based site surveillance across multiple projects within a program of projects at VIDA Roads.

Responsible formaintainingpositive relationships with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Engagement Advisors and contractor's construction teams, proactively resolving issues as they arise, including attendance and providing input into coordination meetings.

Exercise judgement in the delivery of construction activities including service relocations, earthworks, pavements, drainage, surfacing, traffic management, trafficsignalsand bridgeworks according to project scope,in accordance withVIDA Roads policies, standards, specifications and guidelines.

Apply competence in the planning and execution of all risk-based surveillance activities in the practical application of construction, ensuringhigh qualitydocumentation ismaintained.

Assistin the development of innovative responses to construction and traffic management problems.

The Surveillance Officer performs surveillance and auditing of all site investigations, transport infrastructureconstructionand maintenance work across assigned projects. The role undertakes the implementation of risk-based site surveillance of assigned works under quality assured contracts, managing resolution of issues on site with contractor/s.

This opportunity is a3 YearFixed Term Position

It will be a requirement to travel and spend time at one or all our site offices.

For more details about this opportunity, pleasetake a lookat thePosition Description here.

What can we offer you?

We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you – we want you to be a powerful contributor to this wonderfully diverse and dynamic organisation. Our offering continues to grow but here
is what we already have in store for you:

VIDARoadswelcomes flexible working arrangements.

Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.

Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.

Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee benefits platform is your once stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.

We'recommitted to supporting our team members and their families in improving mental health and wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.

Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.

Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability topurchaseadditionalleave.

Need more information?

Clint Crimeen - Surveillance Manager - [e-mail]

The successful candidate willbe requiredto undergo pre-employment checks which include a national
police check and misconduct screening.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm