Area Maintenance Manager - 8 month Temporary Opportunity Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Engineering
Job location: Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302
Job reference number: 96975
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $139285.0-$152216.0
You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building. Your skills will be instrumental in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance mobility, sustainability, and safety for millions of people.
In this role, you'll: Manage the maintenance and enhancement of State road pavement and corridor infrastructure, aiming to maximise safety and asset longevity within available financial limits. The position also entails acting as the primary decision-maker for all projects within delegated authority. Act as the 'Client's Representative' by providing input on all allocated projects on the State road network, as required. Assist with developing the forward maintenance and safety program for pavement and corridor infrastructure by developing maintenance strategies informed by analysing and interpreting asset inventory, condition, history, treatment options, cost, road safety inspections, and other relevant information. Scope pavement and corridor maintenance projects and prepare project briefs for issue to regional development and delivery teams. Ensure the maintenance programs are delivered per TfNSW safety, standards and environmental management requirements by monitoring and reporting progress, including monitoring, forecasting and budgeting, evaluating project completion performance and implementing corrective actions. Provide high-level technical advice on the design and evaluation of pavements, safety solutions, wearing surfaces, earthworks, drainage and roadside issues for pavement and corridor projects. This is a fixed term full-time role (up to 30 June 2025) which can be based in either Grafton, Newcastle, Singleton or Tuggerah. This role will require some travel throughout the Upper Hunter region. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements are available upon negotiation.
About you: To be considered for this role you will have a four-year civil engineering degree qualification from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualification and/or relevant University qualifications and experience. You are an experienced Project Manager, with a strong pavement, drainage and corridor maintenance background as well as demonstrated experience in the management, development and delivery of road safety, rehabilitation, and construction projects.
You have experience in pavement design and familiarity with slope stability programs of work as well as experience in the technical aspects of materials and equipment. You are resilient, work well under pressure, and can manage multiple priorities. You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and be willing to work outside regular working hours and 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. Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.
This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days. What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now! For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at ******
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