A unique opportunity has become available for a Construction Worker Band B in the civil infrastructure works team. There is one permanent, full time position available, located in Cowley Beach. Reporting to the Project Manager, these positions work on a diverse range of projects which positively impact and improve North Queensland communities.

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads. We provide transport infrastructure solutions for projects across Queensland.
We are a multi-disciplined organisation with accreditation to national and international standards. This means we value respect, safety, diversity, and inclusion.

Job details

Key responsibilities
In the role of Construction Worker, you will support the project supervisor in the construction and maintenance of roads by performing a range of duties with limited supervision. You will support the work crew in undertaking road construction and maintenance and guide and assist other employees as part of a work team and plan complex work activities, to achieve project outcomes. You will maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and project team.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Read, interpret, and apply plans to civil infrastructure construction, rehabilitation, inspection, servicing, or maintenance procedures, with an emphasis on roads, structures, electrical and intelligent transport services, and line marking.
• Quantify and identify materials, subcontractors and services required during construction.
• Exercise high precision operative skills when using roadmaking plant, small machinery, and equipment and trade skill when performing civil construction works.
• Understand and meet departmental requirements for procurement of goods, services, and supplies to undertake works.

About you
We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical as part of our selection process for this role.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's license or equivalent.
• Possession of a Certificate III in Civil Construction applicable to modern transport infrastructure projects or ability to acquire one within 36 months.
• RoadTek civil construction workers are predominately employed in Asset Management business units located around the state, but at times may be asked to perform work in other business units on a temporary or permanent basis depending on business needs. In order to maintain commercial viability, construction workers when rotating between business units, will be required to implement flexible working arrangements consistent with the arrangements in the current Industrial Instruments which covers mobility and site-specific arrangements.
• RoadTek construction workers will be expected to gain and maintain competencies that are consistent with business needs (mainly mobility between business units), through participation in the Civil Trades Development Program (CTDP) which has been introduced to manage and compensate employees for gaining extra competencies. Additional competencies are classified into categories of work or safety which may be mandatory for some employees due to legislation requirements, and RoadTek supports employees undertaking formal training requiring an established level of numeracy and literacy skills.
• Participation in Civil Trades Development Program (CTDP) is mandatory.
• A reasonable amount of travel consistent with industry standards will be required throughout the operational unit and/or the State.

You will be entitled to expenses and allowances for such travel.

Apply through the Smart jobs and careers website. Submit a resume of no more than 5 pages with a 1 to 2 page cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/632410/25

Closing Date: Friday, 02 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 301KB)
  
  
  632410 25 Role Description (Word, 573KB)