Works Support Officer - Port Macquarie - 9 Month Temporary Part-Time Opportunity

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

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:

Be responsible for undertaking a range of maintenance support activities to support the section’s line management and maintenance delivery staff to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of scheduled works.

The Works Support Officer will also be responsible for:

• Providing contract support services by preparing contract documentation, participating in the tendering process, and administering contracts.

• Supporting the planning and delivery of works by preparing works management plans, maintaining training database, coordination of training and plant operator assessments investigating complaints from the public, carrying out asset inspections and maintaining asset facilities.

• Facilitating informed decision making by ensuring accurate collection and collation of project/works information using database management systems and undertaking initial analysis and presenting appropriately formatted reports to management.

• Providing advice to team members on administrative and procedural matters where appropriate and acting as a point of contact for suppliers and customers as required.

• Maintaining the section’s Quality, WHS and Environmental Systems by applying relevant TfNSW information management policies and guidelines, maintaining appropriate records, conducting informal audits and assisting in the implementation of management systems.

• Assisting in the development of resource schedules and procurement of resources following current guidelines and commercial principals and by liaising with the Works Supervisor and Project Engineers to acquire information from approved plans and estimates.
 
This is a fixed term part-time role (up to 19 December 2025 - working 19 hours per week) located at Port Macquarie. Ideally, we are looking for someone to attend the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within 70km of the Port Macquarie office.

Click here to view a copy of the role description, and click here to view a copy of the information pack.
 

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have strong problem solving and organisational skills with the ability to be flexible, meet deadlines within short time frames and to manage changing priorities.

You’ll need to have well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders, internal business units, and operational field and office staff both verbally and in writing, in a clear and confident manner. Be prepared to question conventional thinking and challenge cookie-cutter responses to ensure that our business is efficient and effective.
 
You have a demonstrated background in projects administration, and you are comfortable at providing a wide range of procedural and project support.

You have excellent attention to detail and are proficient in the use of Excel, database management systems and preparing ad hoc reports for management.

Any experience in contract administration and procurement will be highly regarded.
 
To be considered for this role it is essential that you possess a current motor vehicle driver licence and be available to work outside normal working hours or to travel on occasion.
 

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 Sunday 9th March 2025.

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at John.Roberts@transport.nsw.gov.au

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