Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7722
VPS5 $113,022 - $136,747 plus Superannuation
Fixed term full time (2 years)
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.
Assets and Engineering is a Division in the Network Design & Integration Group and is responsible to enable a safe, resilient and fit-for-purpose Victorian transport system through whole of lifecycle decisions based on systematic and disciplined technical excellence.
Transport Assets’ purpose is to maximise the value of the Victorian transport system by driving an integrated, whole-of-life asset management approach to the state’s assets across the transport portfolio
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the Role
The Senior Asset Engineer is a position that sits in the Asset Intelligence Branch of the Assets and Engineering Division. The role requires expertise in condition assessment and data validation of inspection for various transport assets, including Road, bridges, culverts, retaining walls & Gabions, Major signs & Gantries, Noise Walls, High Mass Lighting and other structures and ensure all asset data meets the required quality standards
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Position Outcomes /Accountabilities
Effective Team Participation – The incumbent understands their role, areas of specific responsibility and the wider services to be provided by the Asset Data Acquisition Function within the Asset Intelligence branch and actively participates as an engaged and effective team member to meet these requirements.
Project Management & Delivery - Under broad direction, the incumbent actively contributes to the successful project management and delivery of various asset data collection projects, including the scope, time, cost and quality management.
Asset Data Acquisition Requirements Quality – The incumbent has conducted asset condition structure inspection (or other inspections), ensuring inspection accuracy and compliance with Safe Work Procedures, adhered to relevant manual and standards (e.g. Road Structure Inspection Manual, Bridge Maintenance & Repair Manual, Austroads Standards).
Key Selection Criteria
This role plays a vital part in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change by leveraging existing systems, encouraging collaboration, and promoting a culture of continuous learning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, resolving complex issues through informed analysis, sound judgment, and effective consultation when guidelines are unavailable.
You will be required to work with data in a meaningful way, considering its sources and structure to produce insightful visualisations and statistical summaries that guide decision-making. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and charts, is essential. A key aspect of this role involves managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will need to understand and respond to diverse needs, using your awareness of organisational priorities to build productive, long-term partnerships.
A sound understanding of business and commercial operations is also important. You will be expected to assess operational costs, identify efficiencies, and hold vendors accountable for contractual obligations. Flexibility and adaptability are essential qualities, as is the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and adapt to shifting priorities. We are looking for someone who thrives in a cooperative, team-focused environment and can contribute positively in high-pressure or evolving situations.
Mandatory
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in conducting condition assessments of transport assets, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls & Gabions, Major signs & Gantries, Noise Walls, High Mass Lighting, and other structures
Experience in Asset data validation, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of collected data during assessments.
Desirable
Experience in carrying out Condition inspection using Road Structures Inspection Manual (RSIM) and VicRoads’s Bridge Maintenance & Repair Manual.
Experience with transport asset management systems and database management.
Hands on use of current business systems for Project, Procurement and Contract Management.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 8 June 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Manoj K Bhattarai, Asset Data Acquisition Manager via email [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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