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

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
• 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS).

The Role:
In the role of 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.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Develop a complete understanding of the Contract, and the Contractor's proposed construction methods and planned sequencing of the works.
• Provide technical support, advice, knowledge, and experience to achieve effective outcomes from sole invitee, local government, and open contracts.
• Conduct surveillance inspections of contractor's work, processes, temporary traffic management, quality, environmental controls and safety, to ensure compliance with specification, legislative requirements, and contract conditions.
• Maintain detailed records (diaries, test results, photos) and reports to a high standard.
• Provide regular advice to the Contract Administrator or their representative on contractor performance and general project progress.
• Independently conduct road infrastructure hazard/defect identification surveys and provide advice on prioritisation and appropriate remediation treatments.
• Actively participate in disaster pre-season preparedness sessions and undertake training. Gain understanding of road/structure re-opening procedure post-flooding.
• Investigate complaints and requests for action from the public in relation to road network operations.
• Attend, participate and contribute at all necessary contractual meetings, including partnering/relationship workshops.
• Assist with the development and review of surveillance plans and provide input on their suitability for the works being performed.
• Onsite field supervision for the investigation, location, and relocation of existing Public Utility Plant (PUP).
• Actively participate in the Roadworks Inspector Career Development Program (RICDP) and any training associated with the program.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Current 'Class C' driver license.

Desirable qualifications:
• Possession of a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/685461/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Further information

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

This is an OO4/OO5 banded position.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  685461 26 Role Description v1 - OO4 (Word, 645KB)
  
  
  685461 26 Role Description v1 - OO5 (Word, 644KB)