If you are the type of person who wants to lead a team of health and safety professionals in shaping a strong, proactive safety culture, this role is for you. TMR is offering you the chance to influence how an organisation thinks, works, and leads on safety. This is a position for someone who thrives on collaboration, strategic thinking, and guiding branches and divisions toward safer, smarter ways of working. You’ll be at the centre of TMR’s central work health and safety (WHS) team advising leaders, strengthening systems and elevate organisational WHS maturity.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact where it matters most, read on - this could be the next pivotal step in your leadership journey.

Job details

Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision is to create a single integrated network accessible to everyone. We are delivery focused, united by our purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.

Every day is different in TMR. We foster an inclusive workplace culture and support you to grow and develop in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

TMR is committed to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive.
This role provides strategic leadership and operational direction for safety across TMR.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Leading the development, review, and implementation of a robust and integrated Safety Management System.
• Leading the development and implementation of organisational health and safety programs and initiatives that optimise and continuously improve the health and safety performance across the department and ensure legislative obligations are met.
• Leading the governance and assurance process and having oversight of safety performance, including continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational maturity.
• Developing and maintain highly effective collaborative relationships with: Internal stakeholders to ensure WHS strategies are aligned to the department's needs. External stakeholders with a view of keeping abreast of best practice and developing strategic alliances for delivery of effective and efficient safety programs.
• Ensuring the provision of effective, consistent and timely performance metrics and reporting which drive strategic decisions and direction.
• Preparing briefing material and reports for senior departmental officers on complex organisational health and safety issues and proposals.

About you
We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

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.

Requirements of the role
Comprehensive knowledge of safety management in TMR or a similar organisation and demonstrated safety leadership experience. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of safety programs through excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to lead a diverse team of professionals, build individual team members' capability and fostering/contributing to a healthy and inclusive team culture.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your knowledge, skills, experience, and attributes will assist you in meeting the inherent requirements of the role.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/684232/26

Closing Date: Friday, 17 April 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 (Word, 618KB)
  
  
  684232 26 Role Description (Word, 516KB)
  Role Description