Surveillance Officer

Laing O'Rourke group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Mental health program

Parental leave policy

Purchased leave option

Coaching programs

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Melbourne is seeking a Surveillance Officer to join the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance, supporting quality inspections, compliance monitoring, audits, and site surveillance across the project. You will interpret drawings and specifications, manage documentation, and build relationships with contractors to uphold contract requirements and drive continual improvement.

Experience in project delivery and knowledge of project document management systems is preferred; lead

Qualifications

• Significant technical experience within a project delivery environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and quality records.
• Experience with Project Document Management Systems.
• Lead Auditor experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site quality surveillance and inspections to ensure works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, approved management plans, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor workmanship and compliance, identifying quality risks, non-conformances, and areas requiring intervention or escalation.
• Manage verification activities, and quality documentation to support project delivery standards.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to promote a positive quality culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support quality audits, surveillance activities, and compliance reviews in line with relevant standards and project requirements.

Job description

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the opportunity

The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic managementtechnologyand Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to theNorth EastLink tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technologyupgradesand new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will alsobenefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades toKoonungCreek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are seeking a Surveillance Officer to join the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance, supporting the delivery of quality inspections, compliance monitoring, audits, and site surveillance activities across the project.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct on-site quality surveillance and inspections to ensure works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, approved management plans, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor workmanship and compliance, identifying quality risks, non-conformances, and areas requiring intervention or escalation.
• Manage verification activities, and quality documentation to support project delivery standards.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to promote a positive quality culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support quality audits, surveillance activities, and compliance reviews in line with relevant standards and project requirements.

About you

• Significant technical experience within a project delivery environment.
• Technical knowledge to interpret drawings, specifications, and quality records
• Previous experience with Project Document Management Systems
• Experience as a Lead Auditor is desirable but not mandatory

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

• specialised learning and development programs
• a mental health and wellbeing program
• industry leading paid parental leave policy
• an additional purchased leave option
• coaching programs for staff on parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.