Technical Manager - ITS&E

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Generous leave

Wellbeing reimbursement

Membership fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Awards program

Job summary

RoadTek Nerang seeks a Technical Manager ITS & E to lead electrical training, guide workforce skills assessments and support apprentices across Queensland. You will deliver technically robust training, develop modules and ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.

You will also oversee Safe Systems of Work, chair statewide working groups and provide expert ITS & E advice while travelling across the state as required. An Electrical Licence and WHS credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical Licence or equivalent required or to be obtained within timeframe.
• White or Blue Card and valid Queensland C class driver licence.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment desirable.
• Authorised Persons Accreditation and ACMA accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training programs for ITS & E staff.
• Conduct workforce skills assessments and support electrical apprentices.
• Provide expert ITS & E guidance across RoadTek and the organisation.
• Oversee Safe Systems of Work and strengthen safety and technical standards.
• Chair statewide working groups and travel as required to support Queensland teams.

Skills

Electrical infrastructure

Technical training

Communication

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Licence

Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment

Authorised Persons Accreditation

ACMA accreditation

Job description

Join RoadTek in Nerang as a Technical Manager - Intelligent Transport Systems and Electrical (ITS & E) and play a key role in building the capability of our statewide electrical workforce. You’ll develop and deliver technical training, conduct workforce skills assessments and support electrical apprentices, while providing expert ITS & Electrical advice across the organisation.

You’ll also oversee Safe Systems of Work and help strengthen safety, compliance and technical standards across RoadTek. Bring your electrical infrastructure expertise and commitment to quality outcomes to a role that supports smart, safe and connected roads across Queensland.

As Technical Manager ITS & E, you will develop and deliver technical training programs and conduct workforce skills assessments for RoadTek's electrical field staff across Queensland. You will identify training needs, develop and maintain training modules and resources, facilitate training sessions and evaluate training outcomes to ensure employees have the skills and competencies required to perform their roles safely and effectively.

You will provide training and support to electrical apprentices, manage training schedules and resources, and undertake skills assessments. You will also oversee the development and governance of Safe Systems of Work, support effective hazard and risk identification, chair and participate in statewide working groups, and provide expert ITS & Electrical advice to support legislative, workplace health and safety and electrical safety obligations. Some statewide travel is required.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring strong knowledge and experience in electrical infrastructure procedures, systems and methodologies, combined with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences. You will be organised, focused on delivering quality outcomes and confident in identifying capability gaps and developing effective learning solutions.

An Electrical Licence, or other qualification acceptable to the Director-General, is required or must be obtained within a designated timeframe. You will also require a White or Blue Card and a valid Queensland C class driver licence or equivalent. A Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, Authorised Persons Accreditation and ACMA accreditation are desirable.

Why RoadTek?

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads, delivering transport infrastructure solutions across Queensland. Our ITS & Electrical teams bring specialist expertise across traffic signals, road lighting, power systems, field communications, CCTV, vehicle detection technologies and emerging smart infrastructure.

Joining RoadTek means contributing your expertise to technology-driven solutions that improve network performance and safety for Queensland communities.

You’ll also have access to a range of employee benefits, including:

• Training and development opportunities.
• Study and Research Assistance Scheme.
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options.
• Flexible working arrangements, including Rostered Days Off.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Awards and recognition programs.

Bring your technical expertise, passion for developing others and commitment to safety to RoadTek and help us power smart, safe and connected roads for Queensland.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703519/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Occupational group Education & Training