Senior Bridge Engineer — Parkville, Melbourne

Expired

About Us The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes. The Department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life. The Department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ. The Department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for maintaining Victoria’s transport system. About the Role West Gate Bridge is a vital link in Melbourne’s transport system and because of its age, scale and complexity the bridge places a heavy burden of responsibility on the Corporation to ensure those occupying key roles in the management of the bridge possess the skills necessary to assume these responsibilities on behalf of the Corporation. The Senior Bridge Engineer Role, within the West Gate Bridge Management Team (WGBMT), is responsible for the development, management and delivery of complex projects and associated documentation. The Role is based on site and encompasses a wide range of works, from routine maintenance and rehabilitation to large scale capital works, all while ensuring the WGB is kept operational and safe. The WGBMT is a part of the Inner Metro, Transport Services division and looks after the maintenance and rehabilitation of the WGB as one of the most critical assets of Victoria. The Role’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: Monitoring and maintaining vital structural components and assets of the West Gate Bridge. Managing and delivering a wide range of projects to scope, budget, time and quality. Preparing, tendering and administering contracts for bridge works. Financial management, including project estimation and forecasting. Provision of technical advice to key stakeholders and contractors. Construction verification and supervision. Reviewing quality, safety, financial and environmental documentation. Work scheduling and resource management. To access the full position description, please click here. Your outcomes and accountabilties, In accordance with project scope, co-ordinate the planning, work scheduling and resource management matters relating to the delivery of the bridge maintenance sub-program including the management of physical works on-site and the direct supervision of these works (including routine, periodic and rehabilitation maintenance). In accordance with project scope, co-ordinate the preparation and administration of contracts for bridge management works along with the accurate reporting and forecasting. Exercise professional independent judgment in the dev