Title: Senior Officer - Materials Surveillance
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
About the role
This is an Ongoing fulltime position
The Senior Officer, Materials Surveillance checks and audits construction materials used in roads and bridges to ensure they meet required standards. They plan and coordinate inspection activities, review testing data, and identify quality issues, working closely with the Team Leader and suppliers. The role supports and guides team members, contributes to training, and helps improve processes and documentation. By building strong relationships and providing clear, objective feedback, success in this role ensures safe, compliant materials, better project outcomes, and higher quality infrastructure.
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
You’re someone who:
• Enjoys applying technical knowledge to assess materials and provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders.
• Can make independent, professional decisions to plan and manage multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Enjoys identifying team development needs and supporting others to build skills and capability.
• Can work collaboratively, sharing responsibility and accountability to achieve timely and effective outcomes.
• Enjoys solving problems flexibly, adapting your approach to different situations, environments, and stakeholder needs.
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Qualifications and experience
Desirable
Demonstratable experience in one or more of the following:
- NATA Technical Assessor, or equivalent industry level of competence
- Asphalt manufacture, placement or technical support
- Construction material technical support, testing or manufacturing (e.g. soils and aggregates)
- Road construction related quality auditing and quality assurance management
- Road construction management or supervision
- Concrete production, placement, pre-casting or technical support
- Steel and steel reinforcing fabrication
- Driver’s licence
- May involve night or weekend work, including occasional overnight travel
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to Apply
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Applications close 23.59 pm on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role please contact Cameron Mansell, Team Leader Materials Assurance via email Cameron.mansell@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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