Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Engineering

Job location

Grafton, NSW, AU, 2460

Job reference number: 105256

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $153678.0-$167946.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You'll tackle challenges head-on, utilising your technical expertise to build sustainable, innovative, and resilient solutions from start to finish.

In this role, you'll:

- Implement lifecycle strategies and programs for slopes within the region as informed by analysing and interpreting slope asset inventory, condition, history, traffic, failure cost and other relevant information to achieve TfNSW standards and requirements
- Prepare briefs, develop, monitor and manage projects, and report on progress in order to evaluate program and project performance for current and forward years in order to comply with agreed object
- Manage the development of slope works to determine the extent and type of maintenance work required on the slopes in the region and prepare scope documents for planned maintenance actions to manage identified issues and risks.
- Manage service agreements in collaboration with the pavement and corridor program team for work undertaken by service providers and control and oversee the development, implementation and delivery of specific slope projects to ensure that specified outcomes are achieved to agreed time, cost and quality levels.
- Coordinate management of third-party slope structures impacting on state roads assets to ensure road safety




- Provide specialist engineering advice on slope works for rehabilitation and maintenance projects so as to contribute to the management of technical risk in slope maintenance and planning and to ensure consistency of standards across the region.
- Ensure that slope maintenance project risks, issues, dependencies and impediments are managed effectively to support smooth project delivery, ensuring issues and risks are escalated effectively and provide solutions to mitigate risk.
- Ensure that at key points in the slope project maintenance, effective governance checkpoints are followed, including holding appropriate meetings to allow stakeholders to assess the progress of the project.

We have one permanent full-time position based in the north zone.
- North role based in Grafton or Newcastle.

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

About You

- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the design, construction, inspection and/or maintenance of slopes.
- Demonstrated ability in the analysis of slope information, interpretation of bridge plans and geotechnical reports, survey, estimating, budgeting and scheduling.
- Ability to appraise projects and sub-programs in terms of financial, economic or other criteria, to prioritise projects within a program.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills,



and the ability to deal tactfully with people at all levels.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.

Essential requirements:

- A four-year civil/structural engineering degree from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas qualification acceptable under the Washington Accord for skilled recognition within Australia or physical geography/geology/geoscience degree (or equivalent).
- Possess and maintain a valid White Card prior to commencement of duties.
- The role requires employment screening/security checks, including a Criminal Record Check clearance prior to appointment.
- Possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license.
- Willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.

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

Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 21 September 2026 For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

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.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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