Safety jobs in Sydney NSW

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects

Job location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

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Job reference number: 109484
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $111560.0-$117737.0
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You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.

In this role,you'll:
Work with our Vehicle Inspectorate team to conduct inspections on vehicles located across the state, at private & commercial premises, on road and at Transport for NSW sites to verify the identity and compliance of vehicles with various standards, rules and bulletins to confirm roadworthiness and/or criminal misconduct.
You will travel to various sites across the Sydney metropolitan and regional NSW to inspect vehicles, analyse records, documentation and applications making informed decisions to ensure compliance through education and your legislative powers as an authorised officer.
The head office for this position is located at Parramatta; however, you may be required to work out of any one of the Transport for NSW facilities including Silverwater or Penrith. State-wide travel is required.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description.

About you

You are enthusiastic about vehicle safety and keeping our road users and communities safe, you may be an experienced motor mechanic, an automotive trade qualified professional looking to build on your experience, have a passion or knowledge for motor vehicles or you may have worked in a regulatory environment in a similar organisation.
You have a sound understanding of NSW and Commonwealth legislation relating to vehicles, you may have experience in examining/inspecting vehicles, and have the ability to research, interpret and apply legislation.
This is frontline and a face to face role. You have strong report writing and written communication skills and are comfortable speaking with a wide variety of people including police, government officials, authorised examiners, vehicle owners, drivers and members of the public often in challenging, potentially conflicted situations.

Work Location

This role must be based from the advertised location.

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 Thursday, 23 July 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact SHARON.SORENSEN@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

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