Job Description

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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:

Lead the strategic modelling and optimisation of the state’s structural and operating asset portfolio, including bridges, tunnels, and vehicular ferries. The role is responsible for developing whole-of-life management strategies and intervention standards to enable evidence-based investment decisions.

You will achieve this by:

• Leading the lifecycle optimisation of the structural network by managing asset management systems and developing predictive models for structural deterioration, fatigue, and corrosion.
• Perform complex scenario analysis to evaluate policy options such as bridge strengthening versus replacement and forecast long-term funding needs to meet future freight and traffic demands.
• Establishing and maintaining robust asset data governance frameworks, specifying data collection requirements for complex inspections to ensure the accuracy of information used for strategic planning.
• Developing and refining technical standards and maintenance policies for structures and operating assets, ensuring alignment with Australian Standards, maritime regulations (for ferries), and heritage legislation.
• Performing environmental and sustainability modelling, supporting the integration of low-carbon materials and climate resilience into structural lifecycle strategies.
• Translating strategic modelling outputs into clear investment strategies, providing the foundation for regional teams to develop their tactical maintenance and renewal plans.

This is a permanent opportunity and is located from any of our state-wide office bases (Grafton, Newcastle, Parkes, Milsons Point, Wollongong or Wagga).

For more information about this role please view the and information pack.

About you:

The role will require:

• Demonstrated experience in the lifecycle management of civil structures, including an understanding of deterioration mechanisms (e.g., fatigue, corrosion) and the development of strategies for major rehabilitation versus replacement.
• Proven ability to apply lifecycle cost analysis to complex structural assets, balancing the trade-offs between immediate preservation works, heritage conservation obligations, and heavy vehicle network access.
• High-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex structural engineering concepts into clear strategic advice to influence investment decisions and funding allocations

Essential requirements:

• A four-year Civil Engineering degree from an Australian University or an equivalent overseas qualification recognised under the Washington Accord. Alternatively, relevant tertiary qualifications in a related technical discipline combined with significant industry experience.

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