Be a part of shaping Central Queensland’s road network as a Senior Inspector (Roadworks) with Transport and Main Roads. Based in Mackay, you’ll play a hands on role in monitoring and auditing major roadworks, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across a diverse range of projects - from everyday maintenance to disaster response. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership, mentoring others while delivering real impact for communities across a vast and dynamic region.

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).

Benefits

• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement
• 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Relocation assistance

The Role

In the role of Senior Roadworks Inspector, you will manage the monitoring, auditing, evaluating and reporting on all elements of roadworks contracts and activities to ensure compliance with contract condition, standards, specifications and agreed levels of service.

You will inspect routine, programmed, rehabilitation, line marking and reactive maintenance contracts, third party road corridor works such as public utility plant and developer works, critical incidents and declared disasters. You will ensure delivery of high standards of quality, economy, governance and safety are achieved.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Inspect the delivery of various contracts including, quality, environment, safety, traffic management, reviewing project priorities, and providing regular advice to the Superintendent on contractor performance.
• Conduct and/or manage audits of contractor's works, processes and quality records to ensure compliance with specifications and contract conditions.
• Maintain and/or manage the collection of detailed records (diaries, test results, photos) and reports at a standard suitable for presentation in a legal environment.
• Guide and mentor inspectors in all aspects of roadworks, contract administration and risk management principles.
• Carry out needs surveys to identify infrastructure maintenance requirements and priority activities, including roadside hazard identification audits and make recommendations for remedial priorities.
• Use project management techniques and quality assurance systems, including the development and implementation of risk management and surveillance plans.
• Provide advice on matters relating to road construction and maintenance practices and standards.
• Provide operational on the ground support during critical incidents and disaster situations.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Current holder of a “C” Class Driver's licence. Desirable qualifications and conditions
• Certificate III in Civil Construction and Maintenance
• Certificate IV in Civil Supervision, or recognised equivalence

Requirements of the role

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and/or maintenance practices and principles relevant to transport infrastructure projects.
• Applies a high-level understanding of contract administration to administer complex contracts and guides others.
• Develops and sustains relationships to enable the delivery of customer-focused outcomes.
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks.
• Maintains a high standard of practice through the management and use of established processes and resources.
• Demonstrates courage in making decisions, even when under pressure; remains composed during high-stakes situations.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/693112/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Further information

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

There are two permanent positions available.

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Documents

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  693112 26 Role Description (Word, 568KB)