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Inspector (Roadworks)
Central Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Mackay or Rockhampton
Are you looking for a career change or professional development opportunity? How does working and living in a regional and rural setting sound to you? The Central Queensland Region offers a relaxed lifestyle with an abundance of spectacular and unique tourist attractions, including the beautiful Southern Great Barrier Reef (fishing, swimming and snorkelling), magnificent beaches, pristine national parks and rainforest's, the bustle of mining, agricultural, cattle and sheep producing towns across Central Queensland. Additionally, you have the opportunity to join and become involved in a variety of community activities, enabling an incredible sense of community and meeting characters that you can only find in this amazing slice of Queensland!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Construction & Architecture |
| Classification | OO4, OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region,Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/656472/25 |
| Closing date | 09-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Daniel Pinkney |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4951 8513 Access the National Relay Service |
About us
With branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) Central Queensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).
The CQ Region covers an area of about 604,824km2, approximately 34.9% of Queensland. Its landscape ranges from beautiful coastal areas adjoining the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests to the rugged outback with breathtaking rock formations. The region has an estimated residential population of 422,141 people.
Benefits
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
In the role of OO4 Cadet Inspector (Roadworks) you will be exposed to the inspection of new construction works, routine, programmed, rehabilitation and reactive maintenance contracts, third party road corridor works such as public utility plant and developer works and support the management of critical incident and declared disaster events, ensuring delivery of high standards of quality, economy, governance, and safety are achieved.
In the role of OO5 Inspector (Roadworks) you will inspect new construction works, routine, programmed, rehabilitation and reactive maintenance contracts, third party road corridor works such as public utility plant and developer works and support the management of critical incident and declared disaster events, ensuring delivery of high standards of quality, economy, governance, and safety are achieved.
Please indicate in your application which role you would like to be considered for, either the OO4 Cadet Inspector (Roadworks) or the OO5 Inspector (Roadworks), otherwise we will consider you for both roles.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/656472/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 09 September 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Three permanent full-time positions are available.
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