Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) you would like to receive alerts Scientific Officer Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW Job category: Projects Job location: Orange, NSW, AU, 2800 Job reference number: 99824 Employment type: Permanent Full-Time Salary range: $115534.0-$123977.0 If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing. In this role, you'll: Work as a Scientific Officer as part of the Technical, Design and Engineering branch of Transport for NSW's Infrastructure Projects and Engineering Division. Provide investigations, analyses, interpretations, and advice for geotechnical, pavements and materials aspects related to transport infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance to support the development and delivery of transport infrastructure projects. You will be reporting to the Pavements and Geotechnical Manager to provide technical support and advice to various internal/external partners (development, design and delivery) encompassing the whole project lifecycle.You will be adaptable and flexible as the role is matrixed across multiple work streams. This role can be based at Parkes, Orange, Lithgow, Dubbo or similar regional office; you will be expected to be in the office two to three days per week on average. You will be required to undertake fieldwork as part of this role and must be willing to travel as necessary. About you You have a Bachelor of Science degree in geology or related science/engineering discipline; possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s licence and have a willingness to work outside regular working hours and travel on occasion. You will have a demonstrated track record of delivering geotechnical, materials, and/or pavements services to clients and management of technical risk in infrastructure projects, capable of leading geotechnical investigations in diverse terrain and weather conditions, working effectively in multidisciplinary teams. You are a self-starter, an autonomous operator, who proactively takes the initiative to establish effective relationships and solve problems. You possess strong communication skills and attention to detail and able to manage multiple cross-functional priorities with conflicting deadlines.Proficient multitasking, organisational, teamwork and planning skills are crucial. Who we are Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers . We offer a wide range of employee benefits , like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options. This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now! Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 28th May 2025. For more information about this role, please contact NICHOLAS.BRADY@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. 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 orSupporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Job Segment: Scientific, Technical Support, Geology, Engineer, Web Design, Engineering, Technology, Creative Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country. J-18808-Ljbffr
