Resource Manager

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development

Job summary

RoadTek in Rockhampton region is hiring a Resource Manager to oversee planning, allocation and optimisation of workforce and plant resources across multiple programs. You will balance changing demands, enhance workforce capability and ensure resources are available where needed.

You will lead workforce planning, recruitment and talent development while coaching teams to high performance. You will also drive injury management, governance compliance and stakeholder engagement with labour

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and workforce planning experience.
• Ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse workforce.
• Experience with governance and risk management practices.
• Thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage workforce and plant resources to support infrastructure project delivery.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment and talent development initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and support employees to achieve high performance.
• Drive effective performance management and workforce capability outcomes.
• Manage injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and labour suppliers.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure consistent application of RoadTek systems, processes and governance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Governance

Change management

Education

Human Resource Management qualifications

Certificate IV in Project Management

Job description

As Resource Manager, you'll oversee the planning, allocation and optimisation of workforce and plant resources across multiple programs and projects. Working closely with operational leaders, you'll balance changing business demands, enhance workforce capability, and ensure resources are available where and when they're needed most.Your responsibilities will include:Managing workforce and plant resources to support infrastructure project delivery.Leading workforce planning, recruitment and talent development initiatives.Coaching, mentoring and supporting employees to achieve high performance.Driving effective performance management and workforce capability outcomes.Managing injury management and return-to-work processes.Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and labour suppliers.Supporting strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensuring consistent application of RoadTek systems, processes and governance requirements.About YouYou'll bring strong leadership, workforce planning or operational management experience, along with the ability to build positive relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse workforce.You'll be someone who:Communicates effectively and builds collaborative partnerships.Leads teams through change with confidence and positivity.Develops capability and empowers others to succeed.Values safety, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.Demonstrates sound judgement, governance and risk management practices.Thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.Why Join RoadTek?RoadTek is the Queensland Government's commercial road construction and maintenance business, delivering transport infrastructure solutions across the state. Our people work on projects that keep Queensland communities connected and moving.When you join RoadTek, you'll benefit from:Meaningful work delivering infrastructure that makes a difference.Diverse and challenging projects across Queensland.A strong safety culture and supportive team environment.Leadership development and career growth opportunities.Flexible work options and work-life balance initiatives.Competitive salary package, superannuation and leave loading.A commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing.Why Rockhampton?Known as the gateway to Central Queensland, Rockhampton offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable living, short commute times and easy access to stunning coastal destinations, national parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. Enjoy the perfect balance between career progression and lifestyle while living in one of Queensland's most vibrant regional centres.Mandatory RequirementsCurrent Queensland C Class Driver Licence (or equivalent).Ability to undertake reasonable travel as required.Criminal history screening will be undertaken prior to appointment.Human Resource Management qualifications and/or a Certificate IV in Project Management will be highly regarded.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/706577/26Closing Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.