Join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) team as a Manager, Community Road Safety, and make a tangible difference in the lives of Queenslanders! This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in delivering impactful statewide programs and campaigns that promote safer road user behaviour. You'll collaborate with various departments, manage key relationships, and provide strategic advice on marketing and communication initiatives. If you're passionate about road safety, have a background in marketing or communications, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Embrace this chance to contribute to a safer, more connected Queensland while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Job details

The Manager, Community Road Safety, provides a great opportunity to manage a team making a positive difference for Queenslanders in the delivery of high-visibility, high-profile statewide programs and campaigns to promote safer road user behaviour.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the Director, Community Road Safety in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the StreetSmarts program to align with the priorities of Queensland Road Safety Strategy and associated Road Safety Action plans.
• Coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of education, marketing communication and community engagement programs to improve public and stakeholder awareness of road safety policy, legislation and behaviour change campaigns.
• Providing conceptual and strategic advice on marketing and communication issues and opportunities to promote new initiatives and programs, and maintain awareness of existing programs.
• Providing specialist advice and solutions to leadership on complex matters relating to projects or sensitive issues.
• Managing and leveraging relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, sponsored organisations, other government agencies and partners to achieve business objectives.
• Managing team resources and workflow, in a dynamic and evolving environment, to ensure that outcomes, project deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Actively managing staff development and performance, in collaboration with team leaders, to build a high performing and capable team.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:
• a 36.25 hour working week with the ability to accrue flex-time.
• flexible working options to balance work-life / home-life.
• beautiful city location, close to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with just over a 10-minute walk from Central Station.
• training and development opportunities.
• generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%).
• salary sacrificing options.

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

If you have any questions about this role, Michelle Wells, Director, Community Road Safety is available on (07) 3066 2360 to discuss the opportunity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/636578/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 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 May 2025 (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  636578-25 Role Description (Word, 575KB)