We’re seeking an experienced Project Coordination professional ready to take on rewarding challenges, work across regional and remote North Queensland, and play a hands on role in supporting communities before and after natural events.

RoadTek’s North Queensland Operations, within the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), delivers innovative transport infrastructure solutions across the region. As a multi disciplined organisation accredited to national and international standards, we are committed to safety, respect, diversity and inclusion. We have a strong track record constructing and maintaining critical infrastructure throughout regional North Queensland and are proud to support disaster response, recovery and resilience programs, helping communities reconnect and recover following severe weather and flooding events.

Job details

In the role of Project Coordinator, you will plan and coordinate the activities of multi-functional work crews across civil infrastructure to ensure efficient performance across the works program. You will assist with monitoring project management systems to ensure compliance with the Workplace Health and Safety legislation, Environmental legislation and Quality Assurance System.

Accountabilities include:

• Assist with management of resources, subcontractors, suppliers and internal resources for projects.
• Assist with programming and managing the short-term works program.
• Identify potential risks and monitor and review operations throughout the life of the project in conjunction with Project Managers and Supervisors.
• Assess effectiveness and efficiency of activities and implement continuous improvement in consultation with Project Managers and Supervisors.
• Support and assist with building cohesive, effective teams with assistance from project Supervisors.
• Mentor, coach and provide development opportunities for project staff.
• Establish and maintain effective communication across projects.
• Assist estimating team(s) in tendering and estimating phases for projects and/or minor works.

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.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.

Desirable requirements:

• Completion of Certificate IV Project Management and accredited Frontline Management qualification.

To thrive in the role, you will be able to:

• Plan and manage project management principles and methodology to achieve project outcomes.
• Apply relevant knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to road project activities.
• Accepts decision making responsibility and demonstrates judgement about when to escalate issues.
• Clearly describes the rationale behind decisions and works with others to recognise potential bias.
• Demonstrates careful planning and organisation to achieve results.
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards.

Employment conditions:

• 72.5-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.
• Annual pay point progression.
• 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 a cover letter!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/688246/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026

Further information

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

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)
  
  
  688246 26 Role Description (Word, 583KB)