Construction Surveillance Officer (Up to 23 Months Temporary Opportunity)

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Commencing on The Heathcote Rd project upgrading the 2.2 kilometre section of Heathcote Road between Infantry Parade, Holsworthy and The Avenue, Voyager Point.

 
You will become a key connection between Transport for NSW and our valued contractors.

You will help reduce congestion, improve road safety and provide more reliable journeys for all road users.

At the completion of this project, you will move to Richmond Bridge Stage 2. This project will see you aid in the building of a a new bridge over the Hawkesbury at North Richmond and a bypass of Richmond town centre.

Working together you'll enhance safety around the intersections, build flood resilience in the area an improved traffic travel time.

The project will encompass bridge and civil works upgrading of major intersections and completing utilities adjustments.

You will undertake surveillance and utilise your expertise to identify potential issues and non-conforming works, quality assurance, offering technical and on-site guidance crucial to supporting both the surveillance function and the project implementation teams.

You will join a small and dedicated project team to effectively deliver this project under tight time constraints.

Attend daily pre-starts, report on project progress and complete quality / safety / environmental surveillance.

Collaborate with our delivery partners, industry partners and internal stakeholders across engineering, environmental, technical, safety and quality to ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes.

This is a fixed term opportunity until 30/06/2027.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Previous experience working in construction as either as a Surveillance Officer or a Civil Construction Supervisor.

Demonstrated experience on infrastructure projects, in particular bridge and civil earthworks.

You will have a strong understanding of utilities relocation.

You have well developed knowledge including technical aspects of materials, equipment, quality and safety in construction.

You are highly organised with a real eye for detail, and you can prioritise your workload while juggling competing deadlines.

You possess excellent communication skills, and you are familiar with working within a fast paced, complex, and demanding project environment.

Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to support project and business requirements.

Hold a valid driver’s licence.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

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

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 4 August 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact LEAH.BOARDMAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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