Senior Inspector (Roadworks)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance

Employee wellbeing programs

Parental leave entitlements

Zusammenfassung

Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Inspector (Roadworks) to oversee inspection, auditing and governance of roadworks contracts across routine, programmed and rehabilitation works. You will lead quality, safety and environmental outcomes while advising on construction practices and risk management.

You will mentor inspectors, support incident response and drive continuous improvement to deliver safe, customer-focused transport infrastructure in Queensland.

Qualifikationen

• A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Due to access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment.
• A serious disciplinary action declaration will be undertaken prior to appointment.

Aufgaben

• Inspect contract delivery, including quality, safety, environmental and traffic management outcomes, and provide advice on contractor performance.
• Conduct and manage audits of contractor works, processes and records to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain detailed project records and reports suitable for legal and contractual purposes.
• Guide and mentor inspectors in roadworks, contract administration and risk management practices.
• Conduct condition and needs assessments, identify maintenance priorities and recommend remedial actions.
• Apply project management, quality assurance and risk management principles, including surveillance planning.
• Provide technical advice on road construction, maintenance standards and best practices.
• Deliver operational support during critical incidents, emergencies and disaster response activities.

Kenntnisse

Contract inspection

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Technical advisory

Leadership/mentoring

Ausbildung

Certificate III Civil Construction

Certificate IV Civil Construction Supervision

Certificate III Civil Construction Maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Make an impact on the safety, quality and reliability of Queensland's road network as a Senior Inspector (Roadworks). You will oversee the inspection, monitoring and auditing of roadworks contracts across routine, programmed and rehabilitation works, line marking, reactive maintenance, third-party corridor activities, critical incidents and disaster response. Using your technical expertise, you will champion safety, quality, strong governance and value for money. You will build productive stakeholder relationships, manage risk, provide expert advice on construction and maintenance practices, and drive innovation and continuous improvement to deliver safe, customer-focused transport infrastructure.Your key responsibilities will include:- Inspect contract delivery, including quality, safety, environmental and traffic management outcomes, and provide advice on contractor performance.- Conduct and manage audits of contractor works, processes and records to ensure compliance with contract requirements.- Maintain detailed project records and reports suitable for legal and contractual purposes.- Guide and mentor inspectors in roadworks, contract administration and risk management practices.- Conduct condition and needs assessments, identify maintenance priorities and recommend remedial actions.- Apply project management, quality assurance and risk management principles, including surveillance planning.- Provide technical advice on road construction, maintenance standards and best practices.- Deliver operational support during critical incidents, emergencies and disaster response activities.Mandatory qualifications:- A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence- Must be eligible to work in Australia.- Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check and serious disciplinary action declaration will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.Desirable requirements:- Certificate III Civil Construction, or recognised equivalence- Certificate III Civil Construction Maintenance, or recognised equivalence- Certificate IV Civil Construction Supervision, or recognised equivalenceWhat We Offer:- Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.- Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.- Ongoing training and development opportunities.- Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).- Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.- Annual leave loading.- Salary packaging arrangements.- Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.- Generous parental leave entitlements.- Relocation assistance.Diversity and Inclusion:At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity, and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and women.If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services,assistive technologies, or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.Additional Information:Applications for this role may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Northern District for up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.Applications will remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/706330/26Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.