Scientific Officer

7 days ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Transport For NSW Full time

Scientific Officer:

  • Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
  • Job category: Projects
  • Job location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
  • Job reference number: Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
  • Salary range: $ $
    You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.
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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 Manager Geotechnical Science, 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 is a fixed term role until 30/06/2025.

Role descriptions below.

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About you


Have tertiary qualifications in geology, geophysics, or related 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 experience of delivering geotechnical, materials, or pavements services to clients.


Possess strong observational and analytical skills, capable assisting 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.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 17th April 2024.
People living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work.

Visit Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.


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