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- Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary from $99,938 to $110,271 plus Super and leave loading
- Two Positions
- Full-time, Temporary (12 months)
- Location: Moree
- Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary from $99,938 to $110,271 plus Super and leave loading
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About The Role
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.
We are seeking two Project Managers - Site Surveillance Officers to work within the NSWPW project delivery team on the Moree Plains Shire Council Flood Recovery Road Repair Program. You will be conducting site surveillance activities and supporting the project management team.
The role will be part of a delivery team overseen by the NSWPW Program Manager that includes Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Site Surveillance team members.
The role is based in Moree with regular travel around the Moree Plains Shire Council local government area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site surveillance of contract road and drainage construction work.
- Conduct safety, environmental and quality inspections to NSWPW guidelines and checklists.
- Monitor and ensure that the Contractor is adhering to their systems.
- Monitor progress of works on-site.
- Act as the NSWPW on-site presence.
- Perform minor contract administration tasks (support to contract administrator).
- Collate works completion evidence including site photos for inclusion in Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements progress claims.
Key Attributes
- Experience in road construction and construction in a reactive soil (black soil) environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to read and understand contractual and technical documents and interpret design drawings.
- Ability to work autonomously on remote sites with regular weekly check-ins with Program Manager and delivery team.
- Strength and confidence to speak with the Contractor about issues requiring attention.
- Good judgement and an understanding of the appropriate time to escalte issues.
- Hold a current NSW Driver Licence.
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSWPW) plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing: expert advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is in the community facilities, hospitals, dams, water treatment plants, housing and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.
DPIRD protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies. Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
Applying for the role
Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Rhys Callaghan, or call.
Closing Date
Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:55pm
Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Temporary
- Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
- Industry: Government Administration
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