An exciting permanent opportunity has become available for a Senior Inspector (Roadworks) to join the Assets and Maintenance team, within Far North District, based in Cairns.

As Senior Inspector (Roadworks), you will oversee transport infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and cost efficiency. You will also lead the district's roadwork inspectors, managing resources and enhancing team capabilities.

Job details

As Senior Inspector (Roadworks), you will provide expert technical advice and management to transport infrastructure construction and maintenance projects and other functional areas in the district, ensuring a high standard of quality, economy and safety are achieved. You will also act as a functional team leader for the district's roadwork inspectors, managing deployment of inspector resources and improving organisational inspector capability.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Oversee contract delivery, ensuring quality, safety, environmental standards, traffic management and contractor performance.
• Develop and implement training plans, mentoring inspectors to enhance their skills.
• Manage the allocation of roadworks inspector resources across TMR projects.
• Review and improve departmental specifications, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure consistent application of TMR standards and maintain accurate project records.
• Supervise contractor audits and specialised inspections for compliance with standards.
• Provide expert advice and support to achieve successful project outcomes.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence.
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will be required to be completed.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Desirable qualifications and conditions
• Certificate III Civil Construction, or recognised equivalence
• Certificate III Civil Construction Maintenance, or recognised equivalence
• Certificate IV Civil Construction Supervision, or recognised equivalence.

What We Offer:
• Generous employer superannuation contribution - up to 12.75%
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave, plus leave loading
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexible Working options
• Wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance.

Diversity and Inclusion:
At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and women.
If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information:
Applications for this role may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Far North District for up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/681243/26
Closing Date: Friday, 20 March 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  681243 26 - Role Description (Word, 574KB)