RoadTek Mackay Operations invites an innovative Senior Project Manager to lead impactful road infrastructure projects on a permanent basis.

Mackay offers an unbeatable combination of lifestyle, affordability, and opportunity that’s increasingly hard to find in larger cities, truly standing out for its lifestyle appeal, boasting a warm tropical climate and endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating—perfect for those seeking a relaxed, active, and coastal way of living.

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.

Job details

In the role of Senior Project Manager, you will program manage the delivery of multiple civil infrastructure projects through the provision of technical expertise, project management experience and the administration of contracts to the design, construction and maintenance processes associated with project delivery.

Some of your accountabilities include:
• Project manage multiple road infrastructure projects, or more complex projects.
• Prepare and manage tenders and estimates.
• Ensure all operational system procedures are adhered to in order to facilitate the delivery of projects to a high and consistent standard.
• Plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of project staff that would promote effective teamwork and foster a positive attitude.
• Identify and engage the necessary internal and external expertise to deliver project requirements.
• Capture and share project outcomes and learnings, implement and foster best practice technology and project management methodologies.
• Manage and maintain effective liaison and communication with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalence recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). The employee may be required to mentor and supervise the work of non RPEQs.
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's license or equivalent.
• You may be required to travel to other locations to undertake activities for varying periods of time. You will be entitled to expenses and allowances for such travel.
• 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.

Desirable requirements:
• A Diploma in Project Management.
• Traffic Management Design capability.
• Erosion & Sediment Control Design capability.

RoadTek Employee Benefits:
• Salary packaging and sacrificing.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Study and Research Assistance Scheme (reimbursement for study).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• RPEQ Registration and maintenance reimbursement ($8200 per financial year).
• Plus, many more, refer to attached document.

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Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/686430/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 14 May 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.

• Potential Benefits - SPM - Updated (PDF, 216KB)
  
  
  686430 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 586KB)