Operations Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated permanent AO4 Operations Officer to support Connected communities across Queensland. You will help drive governance, resolve complex complaints, and provide policy advice to industry and stakeholders.

Role involves supervising school transport, administering the STAS, and assessing regulatory matters like Driver Authorisation, Operator Accreditation, and service-contract performance.

Qualifications

• Frontline customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and operational guidance.
• Strong governance awareness and data monitoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline customer service including investigating and resolving difficult complaints.
• Provide advice to industry and stakeholders on legislation, policy and delivery.
• Monitor data systems to ensure accountability and governance.
• Coordinate and supervise school transport and the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS).
• Assess regulatory matters relating to Driver Authorisation and Operator Accreditation.
• Monitor performance under service contracts with emphasis on compliance and operational delivery.

Job description

TMR are seeking a dedicated permanent AO4 Operations Officer in Ipswich to help deliver our vision of Connected communities in a sustainable, thriving, and inclusive Queensland.

We are looking for someone who makes insightful decisions, drives accountability and outcomes and demonstrates sound governance.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering frontline customer service including investigating and assisting with the resolution of difficult complaints and assisting with the preparation of material for ministerials and other correspondence.
• Providing advice to industry and stakeholders on legislation, policy and operational delivery.
• Monitoring data systems, including the School Transport Information Management System, to ensure accountability and sound governance.
• Coordinating, administering and supervising specialised school transport and the school transport assistance scheme. (STAS)
• Assessing and processing regulatory matters relating to Driver Authorisation and Operator Accreditation in accordance with legislation, policy and delegated authority.
• Assisting with monitoring performance under service contracts with a particular emphasis on compliance and operational delivery.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705142/26

Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026

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