Surveillance Officer

Company description:

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.

SRL is more than a rail project. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can't do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria's biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we're at it, we will be shaping your future too.

Job description:

SRLA is seeking to engage a Surveillance Officer to work in the Tunnels and Civil team on the Suburban Rail Loop Project. This position will require an experienced, detail orientated and proactive officer to undertake the implementation of risk-based site surveillance of assigned works under quality assured contracts, managing resolution of issues on site with contractor/s. The officer will further perform surveillance and auditing of all site investigations, construction work across SRLA project work sites. As part of this role, you may be required to travel to different locations and/or to be relocated at any time to a different work location within Victoria, to meet operational requirements and/or to support a team.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Technical expertise and knowledge of civil construction principles and practices with sound knowledge of contract documentation including specifications, drawings and standards pertaining to the surveillance of construction works and operation of quality assurances practices.

• Experience performing surveillance of civil infrastructure projects construction (Traffic control, Station boxes, segmentally lined tunnels and cross passage works).

• Competency in Microsoft Word & Excel and ability to quickly learn new software and able to demonstrate proficient knowledge of and ability to apply OHS & Environmental requirements.

• Understanding of safe working practices, including traffic management, to review contractor OH&S procedures and recommend improvements.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build, manage and influence effective relationships with contractors and internal/external stakeholders. Should have the ability to discuss, communicate in confidence with staff, contractor's, consultants at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance

• High-performing team environment

• Equal opportunity employer

• Personal & Professional development opportunities

• Committed to safety & wellbeing

• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 11:59 pm - Sunday, 23 November 2025

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

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SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.