Scientific Officer

Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650

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

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:

Reporting to the Pavements and Geotechnical manager, you will assist in field investigations, analyses, interpretations, and advice for geotechnical, pavements and materials aspects related to infrastructure design, construction and maintenance.

In order to support the development and delivery of infrastructure projects, you will provide assistance to pavements and geotechnical team in providing technical support and advice to various internal/external partners (development, design and delivery) encompassing the whole project lifecycle. 

You will manage geotechnical and pavement risk for TfNSW, as well as, pavement and geotechnical investigations, the preparation of factual reports, scheduling of lab testing and pavement designs and material assessment.

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

About you

Have a Certificate IV in a relevant technical area or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and verified relevant industry experience in geotechnical, pavement or related discipline.

You will have specialist experience and knowledge of materials, delivering geotechnical, bridge or pavements investigations, sampling trials, laboratory or field testing and surveillance to clients.

Possess strong observational and analytical skills, capable assisting geotechnical investigations in diverse terrain and weather conditions, and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

You will have effective communication skills, have a strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple cross-functional priorities with conflicting deadlines.  Proficient multitasking, organisational, teamwork and planning skills are crucial. 

Possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s license and willingness 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. 

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 28th April 2024.

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

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