RoadTek Sunshine Coast is seeking a passionate and proactive Advisor (Operational Safety) to join our operations team.

In this hands-on role, you will work directly with operational crews, managers and statewide safety experts to strengthen safety outcomes across our civil construction projects. You’ll lead onsite safety coaching, training, incident investigation, and frontline engagement, making a visible difference to the safety, wellbeing and development of local teams.

Job details

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). 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.

In this dynamic roll, some of your responsibilities include:
• Collaborate across teams to support the delivery of operational safety initiatives under the Infrastructure Management and Delivery (IMD) work health and safety (WHS) model.
• Deliver informal onsite training, coordinate safety trials, and engage with crews and safety representatives to improve safety practices.
• Drive WHS improvements through incident prevention, investigations, safety leadership, and monitoring of high-risk activities.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, and audits in line with TMR and IMD procedures.
• Provide onsite coaching, mentoring, and support to workers, supervisors and managers.

While not mandatory, candidates with the following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:
• University degree or other tertiary qualification/equivalent qualification (e.g. Diploma) in work health and safety.
• Proven experience in operational health and safety practices in the civil construction industry, including frontline engagement and surveillance, monitoring of compliance and performance, and the development of frontline organisational capability.
• Proven experience in safety orientated coaching and mentoring of field staff across various civil construction product streams.
• Proven experience in incident investigation within the civil construction industry and exposure to critical risk in a civil environment is desirable but not essential.

Why work with us?
• Contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects across Queensland.
• A flexible 36.25 hour working week.
• Work and life balance including flexible work arrangements.
• A competitive remuneration package including Employer Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%.

Apply now through Smart jobs and careers website by submitting your current resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/649021/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 July 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, 322KB)
  
  
  649021 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 642KB)