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Scientific Officer Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW Job category: Engineering Job location: Parkes, NSW, AU, 2870 Job reference number: 92457 Employment type: Permanent Full-Time Salary range: $86594.0-$119209.0 You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.
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:
Reporting to the Pavements & Geotechnical Manager, you will assist in field investigations, analyses, interpretations, and advice for geotechnical, pavements and materials aspects related to infrastructure design, construction and maintenance.
In order to support the development and delivery of infrastructure projects, you will provide technical support and advice to various internal/external partners (development, design and delivery) encompassing the whole project lifecycle.
You will manage geotechnical and pavement risk for TfNSW, as well as, pavement investigations, the preparation of technical reports, scheduling of lab time and report writing.
This role can be based at Parkes, Orange, Lithgow or Dubbo; you will be expected to be in the office two to three days a week on average
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About you
Have tertiary qualifications in geology, geophysics, or related science/engineering discipline; possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s license and willingness to work outside regular working hours and travel on occasion.
You will have a demonstrated track record of delivering geotechnical, materials, or pavements services to clients.
Possess strong observational and analytical skills, capable of leading geotechnical investigations in diverse terrain and weather conditions, and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Possess effective communication skills, have a strong 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.
Join us
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.
Regional candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a Hybrid+ role designed for people living in NSW’s regions or further away from the role’s listed home base. It combines virtual work with in-person days at your team’s home base.
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For more information about this role, please contact RICHARD.PICKFORD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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