Title:  Surveillance Officer

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 delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.

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

Job Location: Sunshine, Melbourne

Peform surveillance and assurance activities on routine and planned maintenance works under the Victorian Road Maintenance Contract (VRMC) to ensure contractors deliver safe, high quality maintenance services in accordance with required regulation and standards.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities 

• Conduct surveillance activities to ensure works comply with regulatory requirements and VRMC Standards.
• Perform surveillance and assurance tasks on maintenance works to achieve network safety and quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, applying a collaborative approach in all interactions.
• Foster team culture through knowledge sharing, continuous learning, feedback, and communication. Support team development by sharing expertise in routine maintenance and surveillance activities.
• Ensure consistent surveillance and inspection practices across contract areas. Apply sound judgment to review maintenance treatments within defined standards and relevant policies.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional with knowledge or experience in network surveillance, routine maintenance monitoring, and quality assurance for road and roadside assets. The successful candidate will apply regulatory OH&S, traffic management, and environmental requirements while using asset maintenance systems and tools to support effective service delivery. They will work closely with teams and stakeholders and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and continuously improve maintenance assurance practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in road maintenance or civil construction.
• Technical skill in a wide range of areas including standards, specifications, Road Management Act requirements, traffic management and safety.
• Competency using system-based applications on a tablet or similar.
• Experience in field inspection or quality assurance activities.

Other position-specific requirements

• Driver’s license

Culture Value 

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals. 

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

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. 

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. 

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months. 

How to Apply

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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 08th of March 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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 Dave Taurins - Manager Quality Assurance via dave.taurins@transport.vic.gov.au or 0438 269 150

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