Our client is a government department responsible for the development and management of transport infrastructure. Under the guidance and mentorship of Senior Engineers, this role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain valuable experience in identifying future projects and the protection of existing state transport corridors.
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The position provides flexible part-time hours during semesters and full-time hours during university holidays, allowing for seamless integration with academic commitments and opportunity to gain real world experience.
Duties:
- Communicate, verbally and in writing to stakeholders, information or advice on traffic operations, including the preparation of technical reports, and replies to the public or to Ministerial correspondence.
- Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary for the design and construction of road infrastructure projects and works.
- Assist with planning studies including: investigate, analyse and review of traffic and transport options and solutions for the upgrades and future state-controlled network.
- Contribute to the Project Planning program to ensure best value for money for proposed options within the region.
- Analyse, review and provide recommendation and advice for third party works within the road corridor:
- Review of traffic control permits (including signage, speed reductions shoulder/lane closures)
- Undertake under supervision the assessment and review of applications of public utility and plant works within the road corridor (including water, gas, electricity, telecommunications)
- Review proposed corridor works including new or changed accesses (driveways), new road works and other works proposed within the state controlled road corridor.
- Provide technical advice and assistance in traffic engineering, geotechnical, stormwater and road safety to other officers.
Skills & Experience:
- Currently enrolled in the second or third year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
- Possession of a valid Class C driver's license
It is expected that the successful candidate will possess strong oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. They will display initiative, attention to detail, and have the ability to work autonomously and unsupervised whilst contributing to the wider team's objectives of ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations.
Submit your application by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter - Applications will be reviewed as they are received, submissions close 7th May.
For a confidential discussion of this opportunity and further details, please do not hesitate to contact Clarissa Anderson on (07) 3031 3212 or clarissa.anderson@randstad.com.au