Title:  Senior Officer - Materials Surveillance

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Network Design and Integration works to deliver transport priorities through the development, delivery and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects supporting the Major Transport Infrastructure Program, plan Victoria’s rail network, supports Road Safety Victoria and Freight Victoria.

Assets and Engineering enables a safe, resilient and fit-for-purpose Victorian transport system through whole of lifecycle decisions, based on systematic and disciplined technical excellence.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

The Senior Officer, Materials Surveillance, conducts surveillance and auditing activities on construction materials, including roadmaking materials manufacture and testing, and reports these findings. The position co-ordinates the planning, work scheduling and resourcing matters relating to the development and delivery of projects in audit, surveillance and testing of construction materials by external suppliers. The position develops responses to moderately complex problems in construction materials manufacture and testing functions.

The position assesses, through surveillance and/ or auditing, that contract works and contractor procedures comply with stated requirements, including the Register of Testing Companies, identifies issues in the quality and constructability of road and bridge works, reviews the materials testing and testing frequencies for works, reporting on trends in surveillance outcomes.

With assistance from the Materials Assurance Lead, the position conducts technical capability development for staff in surveillance of construction materials manufacture and testing, also participating in the development of technical documents, procedures, processes and other related duties, as required.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities 

• Technical Expertise Applied knowledge and skills to identify and address issues, provide sound advice, and contribute to the development of technical documentation, procedures and processes related to the technical discipline and functions of the team.
• Audit and Surveillance - Effectively planned, managed and co-ordinated the development and delivery of the Audit and Surveillance Plan, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Accreditation Schemes - Supported the delivery and integrity of Accreditation and Mix Design Registration schemes, such as quarry accreditation, Register of Testing Companies, through technical support and performance of assurance activities.
• Capability Development – Contributed to training and development of staff to uplift technical capability within the team and broader groups.
• Strong Networks - Built strong formal and informal networks. These relationships have been drawn on to achieve successful assurance outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a professional with strong independent judgment to manage technical standards, coordinate multiple projects within budget and timelines, and provide expert advice to stakeholders on technical decisions. This role involves identifying and implementing capability development initiatives, fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve results, and tailoring problem-solving approaches to suit various situations and stakeholders. If you excel at delivering outcomes while balancing responsibility and accountability, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Appropriate technical qualifications and/ or relevant industry experience

Desirable  

Demonstratable experience in one or more of the following:

• Asphalt manufacture, placement or technical support
• Road material technical support, testing or manufacturing (e.g. soils and aggregates)
• Road construction management or supervision
• Road construction related quality auditing and quality assurance management
• Concrete production, placement, pre-casting or technical support
• NATA Technical Assessor, or equivalent industry level of competence
• Steel and steel reinforcing fabrication
• Welding inspector/ supervisor certification

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11:59 pm on Sunday 29th of June 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Roger Armstrong, Materials Assurance Lead via roger.armstrong@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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