Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12991

VIDA Roads

Hybrid working environment.

This role will belocatedat180 Lonsdale St.

Join us in building better connections for Victoria by:

Provide authoritative pavement engineering advice and technical assurance across the planning, development, procurement, design,constructionand handover phases of transport infrastructure projects, supporting informed decision making on complex technical matters.

Lead the assessment of pavement-related technical risks,opportunitiesand project issues, providing practical, evidence-based recommendations that balance performance, safety, constructability, whole-of-lifevalueand delivery requirements.

Influence project outcomes through the review of designs, departures, technical submissions, specifications,standardsand project documentation, ensuring alignment with organisational requirements, industrypracticeand governmentobjectives.

Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of pavement engineering standards, specifications, guidance, assuranceframeworksand technical governance practices across VIDA's project portfolio.

Represent VIDA as a specialist technical authority in engagement with DTP, industry, delivery partners, consultants and other stakeholders,facilitatingcollaboration and resolution of complex engineering issues.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Services, the Specialist, Pavement Engineer provides specialist pavement engineering advice and technical assurance services across the development and delivery of Big Build Roads projects. The role supports a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from strategic business cases and planning studies through to detailed design, procurement,constructionand handover.

You are an experiencedCivil Engineer with a history of pavement design and analysis.





You havean advancedunderstanding of Australian and Victorian pavement design requirements, including national and statestandards,guidelinesand specifications.

You communicate well withother technical experts andprojectstaff, ideally with experiencerepresentinga road authority orstate baseddelivery agency.

This opportunity isa3-yearmaximum-term.

Itwillmaybe a requirement to travel and spend time at one or all our site offices.

For more details about this opportunity, pleasetake a lookat thePosition Description here .

What can we offer you?

We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you – we want you to be a powerful contributor to this wonderfully diverse and dynamic organisation. Our offering continues to grow but here
is what we already have in store for you:

VIDARoadswelcomes flexible working arrangements.

Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.

Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.

Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee perks platform is your once stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.

We'recommitted to supporting our team members and their families in improving mental health and wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.

Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.

Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability topurchaseadditionalleave.

Need more information?

The successful candidate will be requiredto undergo pre-employment checks which include a national
police check and misconduct screening.

Applications close Friday 6 November 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Specialist, Pavement Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne