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Transport Inspector
Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement; Land Transport Safety and Regulation; Policy Planning and Investment; Townsville
An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists in the Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement team for a Transport Inspector, where your primary role is to ensure the safety of all light vehicle road users. This requires educating the public and industry about relevant legislation and when necessary, taking appropriate enforcement action. The role will combine not only educating the public but also providing good customer service.
Job details
Position status | Permanent |
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Position type | Full-time |
Occupational group | Auditing & Compliance |
Classification | AO4 |
Workplace Location | Townsville region |
Job ad reference | QLD/649530/25 |
Closing date | 08-Aug-2025 |
Job duration | |
Contact person | Greg Lundie |
Contact details | Phone: 0417 207 437 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Transport Inspector, your main job is to ensure the safety of all light vehicle road users. You do this by educating the public and industry about relevant legislation and when necessary, take appropriate enforcement action. Your role will combine not only educating the public but also providing good customer service.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Advise, train, and educate members of the public, transport industry and other government agencies in relation to various transport related legislation, procedures, and standards to encourage and ensure road use compliance and road safety.
- Conducting roadside light vehicle interceptions, inspections, audits and simple investigations relating to compliance monitoring, complaints, and potential breaches of legislation.
- Undertake light vehicle inspection activities relating to licensing and accreditation. Use equipment as required in the inspection and testing of on-road vehicles.
- Plan and conduct certain audits of individuals and organisations conducting activities on behalf of the department and recommend education, further investigation, or enforcement action.
- Prepare reports including offence reports, investigation reports and briefs of evidence using computer technology and office systems.
Requirements of the role:
- Demonstrated or the ability to develop skills and knowledge in policy, legislation, standards and procedures, preferably in the transport industry, resulting in their appropriate interpretation and implementation.
- Demonstrate ability to understand and analyse information from different sources to make good decisions. You can also adapt to changing situations in a busy and fast-paced work environment.
- Demonstrate skills and experience in maintaining high standards through good governance and risk management. You also help create a healthy and inclusive workplace.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and can build good relationships with team members and stakeholders. You can achieve results by using your strengths and acting as a mentor, role model, and advisor for others.
For more and detailed information on the requirements of the role, mandatory & desirable qualifications and conditions, and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description with the Applicant Guide.
We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.
Greg Lundie can be contacted on 0417 207 437 should you have any questionsregarding this role
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/649530/25
Closing Date: Friday, 8 August 2025
Further information
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Documents
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Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
649530 25 Role Description (Word, 576KB)
Role Description