Principal Advisor (Inspection Services)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25-hour week

Flexible work arrangements

4 weeks annual leave

Sick leave per year

Long-service leave after 7 years

Maternity and paternity leave

Employer superannuation contribution (

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads is seeking a lead to coordinate inspection resources across construction and maintenance projects within the Regional Delivery team. You will provide on-site oversight to ensure quality, measurement, and compliance, and act as the liaison between field inspectors and project leadership.

You will mentor inspection staff, promote best-practice techniques, and develop field tools to support consistent inspection outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site oversight and ensure quality, measurement, and compliance standards are met during delivery activities.
• Act as the primary liaison between field inspectors and project leadership, providing timely updates and practical advice to inform decision-making.
• Mentor and support inspection staff, drawing on practical experience to build technical capability and consistency in surveillance practices.
• Apply and promote best practice inspection techniques, including accurate measurement, defect identification, and documentation in accordance with TMR procedures.
• Support the Regional Manager (Delivery) in implementing operational changes that align with business needs and evolving delivery approaches.
• Develop and maintain field-level tools such as standard forms, checklists, and procedures to support consistent and effective inspection outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of TMR's surveillance function through input into guidelines, policies, and process refinements.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, engineers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to support safe and successful project outcomes.
• Represent the inspection function in internal working groups, forums, and technical committees, contributing field-based insights to department-wide initiatives.
• Participate in and support the Roadworks Inspector Occupation Group to further develop role clarity, standards, and career pathways for inspection personnel.

Job description

Lead and coordinate the deployment of inspection resources across all construction and maintenance projects delivered by the Regional Delivery team.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide on-site oversight and ensure that quality, measurement, and compliance standards are met during delivery activities.
• Act as the primary liaison between field inspectors and project leadership, providing timely updates and practical advice to inform decision-making.
• Mentor and support inspection staff, drawing on practical experience to build technical capability and consistency in surveillance practices.
• Apply and promote best practice inspection techniques, including accurate measurement, defect identification, and documentation in accordance with TMR procedures.
• Support the Regional Manager (Delivery) in implementing operational changes that align with business needs and evolving delivery approaches.
• Develop and maintain field-level tools such as standard forms, checklists, and procedures to support consistent and effective inspection outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of TMR's surveillance function through input into guidelines, policies, and process refinements.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, engineers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to support safe and successful project outcomes.
• Represent the inspection function in internal working groups, forums, and technical committees, contributing field-based insights to department-wide initiatives.
• Participate in and support the Roadworks Inspector Occupation Group to further develop role clarity, standards, and career pathways for inspection personnel.

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.

Occupational group Logistics & Transport