NSW employment boost to support road and transport project delivery

The New South Wales Government is creating new full time jobs to help with the delivery of the $19.4 billion regional roads and transport pipeline.

The employment push comes as the state’s road and transport infrastructure deals with the effects of the national La Nina event.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the NSW Government is looking for locals to fill the new positions that are based in Orange, Dubbo, Bowenfels and Parkes in the Central West, Coonabarabran, Narrabri and Moree in the North and Broken Hill in the Far West.

“The recent rain has wreaked havoc on our road network and our priority has been to repair these roads as quickly as possible by redirecting teams working on some of our major projects to assist with disaster repairs,” Farraway said.

“With a substantial number of works happening all over the state and in particular in the western region, we are strengthening our workforce to ensure our projects remain on track.

These projects in the western region of the state include the Great Western Highway Upgrade, Newell Highway including the Parkes bypass, New Dubbo Bridge and the Mindyarra Rail Maintenance centre.

The jobs consist of 55 newly created full-time roles, as well as 28 temporary contract positions being converted to full-time jobs.

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