Site Surveillance Officer – Civil Construction | NSW Public Works

Location: Moree, NSW – regular travel throughout Moree Plains Shire Council LGA
Contract: 8 November 2026 – 30 April 2027
Pay Rate: $62.19 per hour + Super
Hours: 35 hours per week | 7 hours per day

APG Workforce is seeking an experienced Site Surveillance Officer to support NSW Public Works (NSWPW) on civil infrastructure works across the Moree Plains Shire Council area.

This role will provide an on-site presence for NSWPW, monitoring road and drainage construction works to ensure contractors are meeting required safety, environmental, quality and contractual standards.
About the Role Working autonomously across project sites throughout the Moree region, you will monitor construction activities, contractor compliance and progress while supporting the broader project delivery team.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting site surveillance of contracted road and drainage construction works.
- Undertaking safety, environmental and quality inspections in accordance with NSWPW guidelines and checklists.
- Monitoring contractor compliance with approved systems, procedures and project requirements.
- Monitoring and reporting on the progress of works on site.
- Acting as the NSWPW on-site representative.
- Identifying issues requiring contractor attention and escalating matters where appropriate.
- Undertaking minor contract administration tasks in support of the Contract Administrator.
- Reviewing and interpreting contractual and technical documentation and design drawings.




- Collating works completion evidence, including site photographs, for inclusion in Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements progress claims.
- Travelling regularly to construction sites throughout the Moree Plains Shire Council Local Government Area.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Previous experience as a Construction Site Supervisor, Project Engineer or Project Manager within road construction or civil construction.
- Experience working in reactive soil/black soil environments.
- Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, particularly road and drainage works.
- The ability to read and understand contractual and technical documentation and interpret design drawings.
- Solid attention to detail and the ability to accurately document site activities and construction progress.
- The ability to work autonomously across remote project sites, with regular weekly check-ins with the Program Manager and delivery team.
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging directly with contractors regarding compliance or issues requiring attention.
- Sound judgement and an understanding of when issues need to be escalated.
- A current NSW Driver Licence.

This opportunity would suit an experienced civil construction professional who is comfortable working independently in the field and has a strong understanding of contractor surveillance, compliance and road construction activities.
Apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity with NSW Public Works.

📌 Site Surveillance Officer - Civil Construction (Moree)
🏢 Apg Workforce
📍 Moree