Resource Manager, Transport And Main Roads

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Superannuation

Leave loading

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

RoadTek, the Queensland Government’s commercial road construction and maintenance arm, seeks a Resource Manager to oversee workforce and plant resources across programs. You’ll lead planning, recruitment and talent development, coach teams, and ensure safe, efficient delivery across Rockhampton projects.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, governance, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration, with a focus on safety, diversity and continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership or management experience in workforce planning.
• Ability to build relationships across a diverse workforce and influence outcomes.
• Knowledge of safety, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Governance

Risk management

Safety awareness

Education

HR 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 You

You'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 Requirements

• Current 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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706577/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026

Resource Manager, Transport and Main Roads • Rockhampton, Australia