Are you passionate about workplace health and safety and ready to make a real impact in Queensland’s civil construction industry? RoadTek, a commercial arm of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), is seeking a dedicated Advisor (Operational Safety) to support frontline teams and drive safety excellence across infrastructure projects. 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.

Job details

About the Role:
As an Advisor (Operational Safety), you'll:
• Provide WHS advice and support to operational teams.
• Deliver informal onsite training and safety education.
• Lead incident investigations and audits.
• Collaborate with safety practitioners across Queensland.
• Coach and mentor field staff to build safety capability.

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.

Why Work for RoadTek?
• Help shape safer work environments across Queensland's transport infrastructure.
• Be part of a team that values diversity, respect, and collaboration.
• Access professional growth opportunities and mentoring support.
• Enjoy a healthy balance with flexible work arrangements.
• Contribute to TMR's vision of Connected communities in a sustainable, thriving, and inclusive Queensland.
• Join a workplace committed to reconciliation and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What we offer:
• Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements
• 9 Day fortnight
• Convenient Gold Coast location
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Overtime opportunities for additional compensation
• Generous 12.75% superannuation
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Salary sacrificing 

Generous leave including:
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 2 weeks sick leave per year
• Long-service leave after 7 years
• Parental leave
• 2 weeks reproductive leave

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 will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/649053/25

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)
  
  
  649053 25 Role Description (Word, 642KB)
  Role Description