NSW ITS Operations Engineer

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.  

About the role  

 
 We’re seeking an ITS Surveillance & Detection Engineer to support the delivery, operation and optimisation of surveillance and detection technologies, including cameras, incident detection systems and traffic counting solutions. 

You’ll join an innovative and collaborative technology team that values continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and practical problem-solving in a live operational environment. 

As our ITS Surveillance & Detection Engineer, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that help keep our roads moving safely and efficiently shaping the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work. 

Day-to-day, you will:  

• Support the operation, maintenance and improvement of tolling system, surveillance and detection systems, operations management and control systems, plant management & control systems, automated video incident detection system, PABX, and traffic counting technologies 

• Participate Assist with monitoring system performance, fault identification and resolution in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors 

• Conduct business continuity testing, system backups, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure network reliability 

• Contribute to asset management, documentation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across ITS and OT environments 

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including:  

• A tertiary technical qualification or trade certificate, with professional experience in ITS systems or a relevant technical domain 

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and concise management updates 

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and work autonomously 

• A sound understanding of technical systems, enabling effective collaboration with operational, engineering and delivery teams 

• Willingness to participate in 24/7 on-call roster after training to provide critical system support 

Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technology discipline, with knowledge of OT operations, asset management and project delivery 

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.  

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:   
  

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year   

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well 

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests  

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more  

• Share offers and insurance benefits  

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days  

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.   
  

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.  

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].