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Principal Advisor (Inspection Services)
Metropolitan Region; Deagon Depot, Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Brisbane
Lead and coordinate the deployment of inspection resources across all construction and maintenance projects delivered by the Regional Delivery team.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Logistics & Transport |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/655793/25 |
| Closing date | 05-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | immediate until 29/05/26 possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Graham Kerr |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3066 4324 Access the National Relay Service |
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Lead and coordinate the deployment of inspection resources across all construction and maintenance projects delivered by the Regional Delivery team.
• Provide on-site oversight and ensure that quality, measurement, and compliance standards are met during delivery activities.
• Act as the primary liaison between field inspectors and project leadership, providing timely updates and practical advice to inform decision-making.
• Mentor and support inspection staff, drawing on practical experience to build technical capability and consistency in surveillance practices.
• Apply and promote best practice inspection techniques, including accurate measurement, defect identification, and documentation in accordance with TMR procedures.
• Support the Regional Manager (Delivery) in implementing operational changes that align with business needs and evolving delivery approaches.
• Develop and maintain field-level tools such as standard forms, checklists, and procedures to support consistent and effective inspection outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of TMR's surveillance function through input into guidelines, policies, and process refinements.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, engineers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to support safe and successful project outcomes.
• Represent the inspection function in internal working groups, forums, and technical committees, contributing field-based insights to department-wide initiatives.
• Participate in and support the Roadworks Inspector Occupation Group to further develop role clarity, standards, and career pathways for inspection personnel.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• This role requires a C class drivers licence and a general construction induction training card (white card).
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/655793/25
Closing Date: Friday, 5 September 2025
Further information
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