Join the Mackay team to deliver impactful infrastructure while enjoying a strong regional community, diverse projects, and an excellent work–life balance in a vibrant coastal location.

The Temporary Senior Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in delivering high-value road infrastructure and maintenance programs across Mackay Operations. Responsible for governing multidisciplinary project teams, this position ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

The role oversees a diverse portfolio including the Gregory Developmental Road upgrade (valued at over $50M with recent variation), the Clermont–Alpha project and a significant pavement repair program extending into the 2026–2027 financial year.

Job details

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads. We provide transport infrastructure solutions for projects across Queensland.

We are a multi-disciplined organisation with accreditation to national and international standards. This means we value respect, safety, diversity and inclusion.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of multiple civil infrastructure projects.

In this dynamic role, you will:
• Lead and support project teams by managing resources, suppliers, and materials to achieve safety, quality, time, and budget outcomes.
• Foster a high-performing project management culture, delivering comprehensive plans across scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage complex, high-value programs across road construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, preconstruction, and related business and electrical projects.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Build effective partnerships with internal specialists and external contractors, leading procurement to secure required expertise.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Criminal history screening will be conducted on the recommended person for the role.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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 allowances for such travel.

Desirable qualifications and conditions:
• A Diploma in Project Management.
• Previous studies or experience in an engineering field.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience in the civil industry.

Requirements of the Role:
To succeed in this role,
•You will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in road construction and/or maintenance, applying best practice principles while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and delivery outcomes.
• Apply sound project management expertise, using established methodologies, tools and techniques to successfully deliver road and/or bridge projects of varying complexity.
• Show confidence and resilience in decision-making, particularly in high-pressure environments, while empowering and supporting collaborative, team-based approaches to problem solving.
• Champion a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, actively encouraging open communication, constructive feedback, and continuous improvement in health, safety and inclusion practices.

RoadTek Employee Benefits:
• Salary packaging and sacrificing.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Study and Research Assistance Scheme (reimbursement for study).
• Flexible working arrarrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Awards and Recognition programs.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/689929/26

Closing Date: Monday, 15 June 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)
  
  
  689929 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 575KB)