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, cutting-edge, and resilient solutions from start to finish.

In this role, you'll:

- Implement lifecycle strategies and programs for bridges within the region as informed by analysing and interpreting bridge 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 collection and assessment of bridge condition data in order to determine the extent and type of maintenance work required on the bridges in the region and prepare scope documents for planned maintenance actions to manage identified issues and risks
- Manage service agreements for work undertaken by service providers and control and oversee the development, implementation and delivery of specific bridge projects to ensure that specified outcomes are achieved to agreed time, cost and quality levels
- Coordinate management of third-party bridge and utility structures impacting on state roads, bridges and operating assets to ensure road safety
- Provide specialist engineering advice on bridge works for rehabilitation and maintenance projects so as to contribute to the management of technical risk in bridge maintenance and planning and to ensure consistency of standards across the region
- Manage the undertaking of appropriate surveys and inspections and prepare accurate and timely reports on condition,



engineering history and inventory to ensure that adequate information about the bridge infrastructure is available for reporting and decision making
- Manage the analysis and interpretation of bridge condition, cost, community, freight, and other relevant information, and determine annual programs of works for the management of identified risks to asset condition and road users and provide information and support for Ministerial and other customer inquiries, including promptly responding to asset maintenance issues raised by customer.

This role is a permanent full-time position in the south zone and based out of Wagga Wagga - the sucessful candidate must reside within a reasonable distance of Wagga as there will be a requirement to attend work sites on a regular basis. . For more information on this position and business unit, view role descrption and information pack.

About you

- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the design, construction, inspection and/or maintenance of bridges (including an understanding of the engineering, heritage and environmental requirements of different types of bridges eg: steel, concrete, and timber).
- Demonstrated ability in the analysis of bridge information, interpretation of bridge plans and geotechnical reports, survey, estimating, budgeting and schedu
- 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 or related engineering degree qualification from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualification acceptable under the Washington Accord for recognition within Australia.
- Possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license.
- 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.
- Willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.

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

Apply today

Applications close: 11:59 PM Thursday 15 October 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

📌 Assistant Bridge Program Manager - Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Transport For Nsw
📍 East Wagga Wagga