Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Construction
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7811
- Hybrid working environment to support work life balance
- 2 years fixed term, VPS 4 $97,955 – $111,142 plus super & benefits.
- Exciting opportunity to be part of a large scale infrastructure project
Join us in building better connections for Victoria
- Undertake targeted surveillance activities in respect of the construction works relating to the project including maintaining high quality records of daily site activities; and Coordinating stakeholder surveillance requirements
- Conduct pre-construction inspection to review the designed works including detailed design drawings and technical specifications with final inspections to identify incomplete or defective work.
- Assess and report on the implementation of plans on-site and on contractor’s performance to ensure that management plans for construction sites are appropriately implemented.
- Provide a consistent approach to surveillance activities by providing expert advice to the manager and contributing to effective planning programs of surveillance, safety, environment and traffic management including monitoring and reporting on the progress of works and identification of non-conformance issues.
- Ensure timely delivery of the surveillance, identify, report, and assist the delivery team to monitor quality, review and implement procedures, including non-conformances, as built preparation, compliance certificates and testing Assist the delivery team to monitor quality, review and implement procedures, including non- conformances, as built preparation, compliance certificates and testing.
Reporting to the Surveillance Manager, the Surveillance Officer is responsible for the ongoing surveillance and auditing of all site investigations and infrastructure construction and maintenance works. The Surveillance officer conducts risk-based site surveillance of assigned works under quality assured contracts, managing resolution of issues on site with contractors, continuously building and maintaining relationships and liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
This position ensures vital compliance outcomes are met on site from a safety, program, quality, and contractor management perspective. The position ensures that comprehensive records of daily site activities are kept, project status is monitored and reported, work is undertaken according to standards and quality requirements, and that major construction activities are monitored to be performed in accordance with the program and in a safe and efficient manner during the construction of the North East Link Program.
About You
- Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or a similar field is highly desirable, with strong experience in infrastructure project delivery, including construction safety, methodologies, and quality systems.
- Advanced knowledge of construction documentation, including drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements, with the ability to conduct inspections and ensure compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across teams, communicate clearly, and manage contractor performance and client expectations.
- Strong problem-solving and adaptability, able to assess site issues, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to changing priorities in a complex construction environment.
- Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence and readiness to perform on-site surveillance, inspections, and documentation control in line with project and safety requirements.
This opportunity is a 2 year fixed-term.
It will be a requirement to travel and spend time at one or more of our site offices.
For more details about this opportunity, please take a look at the Position Description here.
For more details about this opportunity, please take a look at the Position Description here.
What can we offer you?
We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you – we want you to be a powerful contributor to this wonderfully diverse and dynamic organisation. Our offering continues to grow but here is what we already have in store for you:
- MRPV welcomes flexible working arrangements.
- Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.
- Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.
- Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee benefits platform is your once stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
- We're committed to supporting our team members and their families in improving mental health and wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
- Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave
Need more information?
Contact: [email protected] if you require any additional information.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now via the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts. Applications to include a CV and preferably Cover Letter and will not be accepted via email. There is no need to provide any type of response to Key Selection Criteria separately, but we do encourage you to outline relevant experience and motivation for applying in your cover letter.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police check and misconduct screening.
To be part of something meaningful and leave a positive legacy connecting Victorian communities, apply for a role with us today.
Applications close Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 July 2025
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