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Transport Inspector


Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement; Land Transport Safety and Regulation; Policy Planning and Investment; Rockhampton

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists in the Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement team for a Transport Inspector, where your primary role is to ensure the safety of all light vehicle road users. This requires educating the public and industry about relevant legislation and when necessary, taking appropriate enforcement action. The role will combine not only educating the public but also providing good customer service.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Auditing & Compliance
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/649477/25
Closing date 08-Aug-2025
Job duration
Contact person Peter Boswood
Contact details Phone: 0477 963 138
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As a Transport Inspector, your main job is to ensure the safety of all light vehicle road users. You do this by educating the public and industry about relevant legislation and when necessary, take appropriate enforcement action. Your role will combine not only educating the public but also providing good customer service.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Advise, train, and educate members of the public, transport industry and other government agencies in relation to various transport related legislation, procedures, and standards to encourage and ensure road use compliance and road safety.
  • Conducting roadside light vehicle interceptions, inspections, audits and simple investigations relating to compliance monitoring, complaints, and potential breaches of legislation.
  • Undertake light vehicle inspection activities relating to licensing and accreditation. Use equipment as required in the inspection and testing of on-road vehicles.
  • Plan and conduct certain audits of individuals and organisations conducting activities on behalf of the department and recommend education, further investigation, or enforcement action.
  • Prepare reports including offence reports, investigation reports and briefs of evidence using computer technology and office systems.

     Requirements of the role:

  • Demonstrated or the ability to develop skills and knowledge in policy, legislation, standards and procedures, preferably in the transport industry, resulting in their appropriate interpretation and implementation.
  • Demonstrate ability to understand and analyse information from different sources to make good decisions. You can also adapt to changing situations in a busy and fast-paced work environment.
  • Demonstrate skills and experience in maintaining high standards through good governance and risk management. You also help create a healthy and inclusive workplace.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and can build good relationships with team members and stakeholders. You can achieve results by using your strengths and acting as a mentor, role model, and advisor for others.

 For more and detailed information on the requirements of the role, mandatory & desirable qualifications and conditions and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Descripotion  with the Application Guide

We strongly encvorage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please telll us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpereting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine  during the recruitment process.

Peter Boswoood can be contacted on 0477 963 138 should you have any questions regarding this role.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/649477/25

Closing Date: Friday, 8 August 2025

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