Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Job reference number: 110255

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

Shape the future of pavement engineering practice in NSW and beyond!

You’re an experienced pavement engineering professional looking to make a real impact, not just on projects, but to leave a lasting legacy by influencing how pavements are designed, delivered and maintained.

As Principal, Pavement Engineer, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing pavement engineering practice. You’ll have the opportunity to positively influence project outcomes across design, construction and maintenance, improve standards and specifications, drive innovation and the implementation of new & emerging technologies, and collaborate with industry groups and agencies across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Director Pavements & Geotechnical Discipline, you will lead a team of specialist staff responsible for developing and providing technical expertise in rigid pavements, flexible pavements, sprayed seals, asphalt technology and pavement performance to deliver cost effective solutions.

About You

- Experience in a senior pavement engineering role, providing specialist technical advice and managing technical and delivery risks across complex infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated success in building, leading and developing high‑performing specialist teams,



including mentoring and capability development of technical staff.
- A strong track record of driving innovation, implementing new ways of working, and positively influencing change.
- A consultative and service delivery focused mindset, with the ability to balance technical excellence with project outcomes and constraints.
- Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and present clear, compelling arguments and rationales to a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday, 9th August 2026.

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📌 Principal Pavement Engineer (Parramatta)
🏢 Transport For Nsw
📍 Parramatta