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Construction Worker Band B
South; RoadTek; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Toowoomba
We’re looking for experienced Civil Construction Workers to take on exciting challenges, work on remote projects and help rebuild communities!
RoadTek's Downs South West Operations Unit, within the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), delivers innovative transport infrastructure solutions operating from Warwick, Toowoomba and Roma. Accredited to national and international standards, we're committed to respect, safety, diversity and inclusion.
We have a proven history of constructing and maintaining structures across regional Southern Queensland. We're proud to lead support for the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and Betterment Program for Far South West Queensland, helping communities recover from devastating floods.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Construction & Architecture |
| Classification | CW05 - CW09 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Job ad reference | QLD/683063/26 |
| Closing date | 09-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Mark Smith |
| Contact details | Phone: 0481 170 558 Access the National Relay Service |
In the role of Construction Worker, you will support the project supervisor in the delivery of civil infrastructure works by performing a range of duties with limited supervision. You will support the project teams in undertaking civil infrastructure construction, rehabilitation, inspection, servicing, and maintenance activities, guide and assist other employees as part of a work team, and plan complex work activities, to achieve project outcomes.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Accept responsibility for outcomes of assigned work activities.
• Accurately maintain and report on daily records as applicable.
• Participate in the performance management process, training, and development program.
• Exercise good interpersonal and communication skills when communicating with staff, customers and public.
• Ensure compliance with policies with regards to Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, anti-discrimination, and other relevant policies to
ensure good working relations are maintained in the work team.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical as part of our selection process for this role.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's license or equivalent.
• Possession of a Certificate III in Civil Construction applicable to modern transport infrastructure projects or ability to acquire one within 36 months.
• A reasonable amount of travel consistent with industry standards will be required throughout the operational unit and/or the State. You will be entitled to expenses and
allowances for such travel.
• RoadTek civil tradespersons will be expected to gain and maintain competencies that are consistent with business needs (mainly mobility between business units), through participation in the Civil Trades Development Program (CTDP) which has been introduced to manage and compensate employees for gaining extra competencies.
• TMR has a Drug and Alcohol Policy which applies to all Employees, Workers and Visitors to TMR workplaces. This may include random, post incident and reasonable suspicion testing during employment to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
• Applies knowledge and experience of road construction and/or maintenance practices and principles.
• Works within agreed priorities and works independently on routine tasks.
• Actively seeks feedback, takes personal accountability for learning and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness.
Employment conditions:
• 76-hour fortnight.
• As required by the program of works, 10/4 and 11/3 work cycles may be undertaken when working regionally or remotely. On these occasions, appropriate overtime and penalty rates will apply, along with living-away-from-home entitlements.
Other employee benefits:
• Paid parental and spousal leave.
• Salary packaging and sacrificing (to reduce your taxable income).
• Annual reimbursement of expenses incurred for a range of health-related initiatives.
• Health monitoring services to assist employees in managing their health and wellbeing.
• Annual flu vaccinations paid for by the department.
• Access to confidential counselling and coaching for employees and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via TMR's Employee Assistance Program.
If you enjoy a challenge and you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now by submitting your resume and completing the online questionnaire!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/683063/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 09 April 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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