Bridge Works Supervisor

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow. You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team. In this role, you'll: Be responsible for leading and delivering maintenance and construction work across bridge maintenance and construction projects. This position oversees a multi-skilled team within a specialised trade or engineering area, ensuring all work is completed on time, meets quality standards, and aligns with project requirements. The Bridge Works Supervisor Level 2 will also be responsible for: • Managing team and individual performance to meet time, cost and quality targets by supervising staff, developing capability, coordinating resources and addressing skill gaps through training. • Maintaining accurate daily records and compliance documentation, including WHS, environmental and quality reporting, to ensure timely and reliable performance tracking. • Identifying and managing risks by analysing performance and safety data, investigating issues and implementing effective solutions to meet project requirements. • Applying and enforcing compliance systems to meet policy, contract, WHS and environmental obligations. • Supporting managers and engineers on minor projects by using delegated authority and ensuring works meet organisational standards and expectations. • Assisting with estimating, contractor coordination and project delivery by negotiating pricing, monitoring compliance and performance, and ensuring works are completed to specification and within agreed timeframes. This is an ongoing full-time role located at Grafton. You may be required to work outside of normal working hours, and you may also be required to travel throughout the North Coast region and work at locations away from home on occasion. Allowances relating to working away from home and accommodation apply. TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within 100 kms driving distance from Grafton Depot. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack . About you You possess trade qualifications and/or equivalent experience and current licences/tickets in a field relevant to Agency works. You have demonstrated experience with of civil construction and maintenance works. You have demonstrated ability to analyse project, construction and contract documentation. You have experience in leading crews to deliver bridge maintenance and construction projects supervising both direct control and contractor teams. You are an effective communicator with proven interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiation skills and are able to successfully manage crews to operate in a harmonious, productive and well-planned manner. You have the ability to manage the allocation of resources to meet work objectives and monitor outputs to ensure resources are utilised productively and efficiently. Your ability to work collaboratively, lead by example and influence others will inspire crews to be innovative and strive to achieve the best outcome for Transport for NSW and its customers. You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence. 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 Sunday 1 November 2026 For more information about this role, please contact JOHN.ROBERTS@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 #LI-Onsite #reghyb