Inspector (Roadworks)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work-life balance

4 weeks annual leave

Long service leave

Paid study / training

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Nathan QLD is seeking an Inspector (Roadworks) to oversee construction and maintenance contracts, ensuring quality, safety, and governance standards across projects. The role includes field supervision, hazard identification, and close collaboration with contract administrators.

The position offers opportunities to contribute to disaster preparedness, manage public complaints, and participate in the Roadworks Inspector Career Development Program, with

Qualifications

• Responsibilities require attention to detail, report writing, and good communication.
• Ability to perform surveillance inspections of contractor works and safety controls.
• Experience with incident investigation, hazard identification, and remediation planning.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new construction works and maintenance contracts for quality and compliance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to contractors and contract administrators.
• Conduct surveillance inspections of works, traffic management, quality and safety controls.
• Maintain detailed records, reports, and diaries of site activities.
• Identify hazards, assess risk, and advise on remediation strategies.

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Nathan QLD

In the role of Inspector (Roadworks) you will inspect new construction works, routine, programmed, rehabilitation and reactive maintenance contracts, third party road corridor works such as public utility plant and developer works and support the management of critical incident and declared disaster events, ensuring delivery of high standards of quality, economy, governance, and safety are achieved.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Develop a complete understanding of the Contract, and the Contractor's proposed construction methods and planned sequencing of the works.
• Provide technical support, advice, knowledge, and experience to achieve effective outcomes from sole invitee, local government, and open contracts.
• Conduct surveillance inspections of contractor's work, processes, temporary traffic management, quality, environmental controls and safety, to ensure compliance with specification, legislative requirements, and contract conditions.
• Maintain detailed records (diaries, test results, photos) and reports to a high standard.
• Provide regular advice to the Contract Administrator or their representative on contractor performance and general project progress.
• Independently conduct road infrastructure hazard/defect identification surveys and provide advice on prioritisation and appropriate remediation treatments.
• Actively participate in disaster pre-season preparedness sessions and undertake training. Gain understanding of road/structure re-opening procedure post-flooding.
• Investigate complaints and requests for action from the public in relation to road network operations.
• Attend, participate and contribute at all necessary contractual meetings, including partnering/relationship workshops.
• Assist with the development and review of surveillance plans and provide input on their suitability for the works being performed.
• Onsite field supervision for the investigation, location, and relocation of existing Public Utility Plant (PUP).
• Actively participate in the Roadworks Inspector Career Development Program (RICDP) and any training associated with the program by recognising ongoing competency development, technical training and capability progression.

So, why join us?

You will be working for:

• an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems
• a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.

Transport and Main Roads adopts a variety of approaches when developing its people by using:

• induction programs
• training and development opportunities
• management and leadership programs tailored to different levels of staff
• paid tertiary study (subject to approval).

We can offer you other benefits such as:

• a flexible 36.25-hour working week
• work and life balance including flexible work arrangements
• generous leave, including
• 4 weeks annual leave
• annual leave loading 2 weeks sick leave per year
• long-service leave after 7 years
• maternity and paternity leave
• generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
• salary sacrificing

Applications to remain current for 12 months.