Surveillance Officer

Transport for NSW; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Surveillance Officer for a fixed-term 11-month role in NSW, supporting the Sheahan Bridge resurfacing and Capex asphalt rehabilitation. This is an on-site position within the Hume Motorway South team based in Yass, Gundagai, or Holbrook.

You will work with the Project Engineer to review documents, carry out audits and oversee day-to-day activities on site, with a day and night shift roster commencing January 2027 and ending 26/11/2027.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction surveillance on civil projects.
• Civil or asphalt pavement supervision experience.
• Ability to review project documents and perform site audits.
• Experience with on-site day and night shift operations.
• Knowledge of transport specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site representative for Transport NSW on the Sheahan Bridge project.
• Collaborate with the Project Engineer to review documents, carry out audits and oversee daily on-site activities.
• Work on a day and night rotational roster and be based at one of the assigned offices.
• Ensure compliance with transport specifications and safety standards.

Skills

Site surveillance

Civil/asphalt supervision

Project documentation review

Auditing

Day/Night shift adaptability

Job description

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Surveillance Officer (Temporary Opportunity for up to 11 months)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Engineering

Job location: Yass, NSW, AU, 2582

Job reference number: 112079

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $111560.0-$117737.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.

In this role, you'll:

Act as a site representative for Transport NSW as a part of our Hume Motorway south team, acting as the site surveillance officer for the Sheahan Bridge resurfacing and CAPEX asphalt rehabilitation project.

You’ll work closely with the Project Engineer to review project documents, carry out audits and oversee day-to-day activities on site. Note this is an onsite role.

This is a 11 month fixed-term role commencing January 2027 until 26/11/2027 specifically supporting the delivery of the Sheahan bridge and Capex asphalt rehabilitation projects. This project will require the Surveillance Officer to work on day and night rotational roster.

As part of the Hume Motorway Team - South there is flexibility to be based out of our Yass, Gundagai or Holbrook office locations.

This is an in person, site-based role in which you will be required to be on site each day to oversee construction activities.

• Extensive experience working in construction surveillance or experience working as a Civil / Asphalt Pavement Construction Supervisor.
• Strong understanding of formwork and concrete principles
• knowledgeable and comfortable working under transport specifications R44, R71, R101, R106, R116, R121, & R126
• Previous experience on civil infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of civil earthworks and drainage works
• Ability to work a day and night shift roster
• Hold an Australian drivers’ licence
• You can spot issues early, keep thorough records and support engineers with technical inputs and contract documentation.
• You communicate well with delivery partners, apply sound judgement and contribute to consistent, high-quality project outcomes.

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 .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

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