Senior Project Engineer (Narrabri)

 

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 Regional Road Network Maintenance team within our Road Maintenance and Resilience Division, where you’ll play a key role leading the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects and maintenance programs across the network. 

 

In this role, you’ll:

- Lead the safe, efficient and effective delivery of infrastructure projects and maintenance programs, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to required quality standards
- Manage project planning, scheduling and delivery controls to support strong governance, 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 a permanent, full time position located on site at Narrabri.

 

 

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

 

 

About you

You’re an experienced engineering professional who thrives in complex delivery environments and enjoys leading teams to achieve practical, customer-focused outcomes.

 

You bring:

- Demonstrated experience delivering transport or infrastructure projects and maintenance programs
- Strong project management capability across planning, procurement, contract administration and delivery
- Sound technical knowledge of infrastructure construction or maintenance practices, ideally within road or asset environments
- The ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
- A collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement

 

It is also 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.

 

 

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 Tuesday 21 April 2026.

 

For more information about this role, please contact ELLA.SCOTMAN@TRANSPORT.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 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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