Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Russell Vale, NSW, AU, 2518
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Job reference number: 110464
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $113066.0-$149896.0
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You’re looking to embed yourself in projects of different sizes and become part of a team that’s shaping the landscape across NSW.
Your skills will be instrumental in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance mobility, sustainability, and safety for millions of people.
In this role, you'll:
Join our Traffic Facilities (Regional Delivery & Statewide Services) team within the Road Maintenance and Resilience Division.
You will play a key role in the development and delivery of Traffic Control System (TCS) projects as well as installation and maintenance of large signs and road markings across the NSW State, Regional and Local road network.
The Project Engineer Level 1-2 role will also be responsible for:
- Lead the safe, efficient and effective delivery of infrastructure projects and maintenance programs via a direct labour and contracted workforce while ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
- Manage project planning, scheduling and delivery controls to support strong governance, asset reliability, risk management and performance outcomes.
- Oversee contractor and service provider performance, including contract administration and delivery assurance.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams across project and depot environments.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and delivery partners to resolve issues and support successful project outcomes.
- Champion safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement across all project activities.
- Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team culture while supporting capability development and wellbeing.
This is an ongoing full-time position located on site at Russell Vale.
For more information on the role and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You’re an experienced engineering professional who thrives in delivery environments and has strong ties to leading blue-collar and white-collar teams to achieve practical, customer-focused outcomes.
You bring:
- Demonstrated experience delivering transport or infrastructure projects and maintenance programs.
- An autonomous working style with the ability to provide clear and considered direction to a range of staff on-the-fly.
- Strong project management capability across planning, estimating, procurement, contract administration and delivery.
- A developed financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, develop forecasts and interrogate and report on project costings.
- Sound technical knowledge of infrastructure construction or maintenance practices, ideally within road or asset environments, with the ability to communicate this information to stakeholders at all levels.
- A collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
It is essential that you hold a four-year engineering degree from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualification, a current and valid Australian driver's licence, and have a willingness to travel and work outside standard hours when required.
While not essential, it is desirable if you have previous experience in the delivery of TCS projects including the maintenance, renewal and reconstruction of traffic signals.
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.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 24 August 2026
For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at
[email protected].
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 or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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