Join Transport and Main Roads as an Inspector (Roadworks) in Mackay, Barcaldine or Rockhampton and help oversee the construction and maintenance of Central Queensland’s road network.

Opportunities are available at the OO4 and OO5 levels, offering scope to develop your inspection capability or apply established technical experience with greater independence.

You will inspect contractor activities, monitor quality, safety, environmental and traffic management requirements, maintain accurate project records, report on progress and support responses to road hazards, public enquiries and disaster events. You will work across construction, maintenance and third-party road corridor activities while participating in the Roadworks Inspector Career Development Program.

Job details

Help deliver safer, stronger roads across Central Queensland. 
Bring your civil construction or road maintenance knowledge to a practical field-based role where your inspections, observations and advice will directly support the delivery of quality transport infrastructure.

Transport and Main Roads is seeking Inspectors (Roadworks) to join the Delivery and Operations team in Mackay, Barcaldine or Rockhampton. Opportunities are available at the OO4 and OO5 classification levels, allowing applicants to be considered according to their experience, technical capability and readiness to work independently. These are flexible permanent full-time positions. 

The Central Queensland Region manages 9,076 kilometres of state-controlled roads and approximately 1,510 kilometres of the National Road Network. The team supports the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program across a geographically diverse region extending from coastal and rainforest areas to inland communities.  

About the opportunities
As an Inspector (Roadworks), you will monitor construction and maintenance activities to help ensure work meets contractual, legislative, quality, environmental and safety requirements. You may work across new construction, routine and programmed maintenance, rehabilitation and reactive maintenance, public utility and developer works and responses to critical incidents or declared disaster events. 

At the OO4 level, you will build your inspection capability with guidance and support. 
You will develop an understanding of contracts and construction methods, undertake surveillance inspections, maintain project records, identify road hazards and defects, and provide progress updates to the Superintendent or their representative. 

At the OO5 level, you will apply established knowledge and experience with greater independence. You will provide technical advice, assess contractor performance, independently conduct hazard and defect surveys, contribute to surveillance planning and support field activities involving public utility infrastructure. 

Your responsibilities may include:
Inspecting contractor work, construction processes and temporary traffic management arrangements
Monitoring compliance with specifications, legislation and contract conditions
Reviewing quality, environmental and safety controls
Maintaining clear records, including diaries, test results, photographs and reports
Providing timely advice and updates on project progress and contractor performance
Identifying road infrastructure hazards and defects and advising on remediation priorities
Investigating operational complaints and requests from the public
Inspecting third-party activities within the road corridor
Supporting disaster preparedness and post-flood road or structure reopening activities
Participating in contractual meetings, training and development activities.

What we are looking for
You will bring knowledge of construction or maintenance practices relevant to transport infrastructure projects. You will make considered decisions, build productive working relationships, contribute positively within a team and approach practical problems in a constructive way. A current Class C driver licence is mandatory. A Certificate III in Civil Construction is desirable, with the OO4 role allowing the qualification to be rapidly acquired.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/700913/26
Closing Date: Monday, 5 October 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 multiple Permanent full-time opportunities available at multiple locations.

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Documents

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  Barcaldine RRAIS and Other Benefits (PDF, 185KB)
  
  
  Barcaldine Guide 2024 (PDF, 7.57MB)
  
  
  Barcaldine Regional Council Tourism Brochure 2024 (PDF, 6.33MB)
  
  
  700913 26 -Role Description - OO4 Inspector (Roadworks) (Word, 644KB)
  
  
  700913 26 -Role Description - OO5 inspector (Roadworks) (Word, 644KB)