Technical Officer

Transport for NSW; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Technical Officer (Laboratory) for a fixed term position based in Wagga Wagga. The role combines laboratory and field testing for the multi-year REZ project, with travel across NSW to support testing and data collection.

You will deliver accurate test results and practical technical advice, maintaining safety and quality standards while supporting road construction, geotechnical investigations and other tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• Experience with laboratory and field testing, data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage laboratory and field operations for the REZ project.
• Travel across NSW to perform testing and support early works.
• Deliver accurate testing, data and technical advice per standards and quality requirements.
• Work autonomously at field locations, engaging with clients and project teams.
• Plan, conduct and supervise field operations and testing.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Field testing

Density testing

Nuclear density gauge

UCS testing

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Job description

Technical Officer (Laboratory) (Temporary)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650

Job reference number: 111709

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $102613.0-$109183.0

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

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 will primarily see you responsible for conducting and managing laboratory and field operations for our multi year ongoing REZ (Renewable Energy Zone) project which is part of the NSW governments renewable energy strategy, Home base will be our Wagga Wagga regional laboratory but travelling extensively across NSW to perform testing when and where needed to facilitate this essential early works portion of the project.
• When not required not required for REZ work you will return to the Wagga Wagga laboratory and assist with a variety of other works including road construction and maintenance projects, geotechnical investigations and other tasks as directed by the laboratory manager and supervisor.
• You will deliver accurate testing, data and technical advice in accordance with relevant standards, specifications, safety and quality requirements.
• You will work autonomously across field locations, engaging with clients and project teams to support reliable, timely infrastructure outcomes.
• You hold a tertiary qualification, minimum Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• You’re recognised as adaptable and accountable, skilled at undertaking laboratory and field testing while maintaining accuracy, safety and quality standards. Essential experience in performing density testing, operating a nuclear density gauge, Unconfined Compressive Strength testing and experience in associated calibration and reporting requirements for the above mentioned tests.
• You bring experience , with the capability to plan, conduct and supervise field operations and testing.

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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