Senior Inspector (Roadworks)

Queensland Government; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Five weeks annual leave + extra day

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Employer superannuation contributions

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave entitlements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Queensland Government's Transport and Main Roads in Townsville seeks a Senior Inspector (Roadworks) to oversee monitoring, auditing, evaluation and reporting of roadworks contracts, ensuring safety, quality and value for money.

You will inspect routine and programmed works, mentor inspectors, manage risk, and provide expert advice on construction practices to deliver safe, customer-focused transport infrastructure outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Class C driver's licence and be eligible to work in Australia.
• Criminal history check and serious disciplinary action declaration will be undertaken prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Roadworks inspection

Auditing

Contract administration

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Certificate III Civil Construction

Certificate IV Civil Construction Supervision

Certificate III Civil Construction Maintenance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a Senior Inspector (Roadworks), you will oversee the monitoring, auditing, evaluation and reporting of roadworks contracts and activities to ensure compliance with contract conditions, specifications, standards and service requirements. You will inspect routine, programmed, rehabilitation, line marking and reactive maintenance works, as well as third-party road corridor activities, critical incidents and disaster response operations. The role is responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, quality, governance and value for money are achieved. You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, apply sound risk management and governance practices, support innovation and continuous improvement, and provide expert advice on construction and maintenance practices to deliver safe, customer-focused transport infrastructure outcomes.

• 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 equivalence

What 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 & Inclusion:

Transport and Main Roads is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

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/700391/26Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026