Principal Advisor (Inspection Services)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25-hour week

Flexible work arrangement

Generous leave

4 weeks annual leave

Annual leave loading

Sick leave per year

Long-service leave after 7 years

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous superannuation

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a capable professional to provide on-site oversight of inspection activities, ensuring quality and compliance during delivery. You will act as the liaison between field inspectors and project leadership, delivering timely updates and practical advice to inform decisions.

You will mentor inspection staff, promote best-practice techniques, and develop field tools such as forms and checklists to ensure consistent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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 systemsa department that contributes to the well-being of the larger communityan 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 programstraining and development opportunitiesmanagement and leadership programs tailored to different levels of staffpaid tertiary study (subject to approval).We can offer you other benefits such as:a flexible 36.25-hour working weekwork and life balance including flexible work arrangementsgenerous leave, including4 weeks annual leaveannual leave loading 2 weeks sick leave per yearlong-service leave after 7 yearsmaternity and paternity leavegenerous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)salary sacrificingApplications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.