Scientific Officer

13 hours ago

Parramatta NSW, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year
Scientific Officer

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Engineering

Job location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Job reference number: 102438

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

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 Services branch of Transport for NSW's Infrastructure & Place Division. The role will 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 Manager Geotechnical Scientist (Project Engineering) 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.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You will have Bachelor of Science degree in geology 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 have proven experience in the provision of earthworks specialist advice and the management of technical risk in road infrastructure projects.

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.

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.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm 20th November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact CAROLINE..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 or 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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