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Director (Infrastructure Safety)
Infrastructure Safety Unit; Office of the Deputy Director-General; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Brisbane
Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking an experienced and influential safety leader to join the Infrastructure Management and Delivery (IMD) Division as Director (Infrastructure Safety). This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership & expert guidance on work health and safety (WHS) across one of Queensland's largest infrastructure delivery environments.
Reporting to the Executive Director (Strategic Initiatives), you will lead the Infrastructure Safety team and drive the effective operation of the IMD WHS Delivery Model, ensuring the division is equipped to manage safety risks, meet legislative obligations & continuously improve safety performance.
The IMD Division delivers critical infrastructure outcomes across Queensland through its four branches: Program Delivery and Operations, Engineering & Technology, Program Management and Delivery and RoadTek.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/700372/26 |
| Closing date | 22-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | From 28/9/26 to 26/3/27 |
| Contact person | Patrece McVicar |
| Contact details | Phone: 0419 125 695 Access the National Relay Service |
Lead the future of infrastructure safety across Queensland.
As Director (Infrastructure Safety), you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice on work health and safety (WHS) across Transport and Main Roads' Infrastructure Management and Delivery Division.
Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive a culture of safety excellence, oversee the IMD WHS Delivery Model and lead a team of safety professionals supporting major infrastructure construction, maintenance and operational activities across the state.
This is a unique opportunity to influence safety outcomes at a strategic level, build strong industry partnerships and contribute to safer workplaces for thousands of employees and contractors.
Key responsibilities
As Director (Infrastructure Safety), you will:
• Provide strategic leadership and direction on WHS matters across the IMD Division.
• Lead and continuously improve the IMD WHS Delivery Model to support effective risk management, legislative compliance and achievement of strategic safety objectives.
• Lead a team of health and safety professionals delivering specialist safety services, operational safety management systems, contractor safety assurance and professional safety leadership.
• Deliver high-level strategic and tactical advice to senior leaders on WHS governance, due diligence, performance and compliance requirements.
• Influence and support leaders and managers to strengthen safety capability, culture and performance through engagement, education and guidance.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, transport authorities, industry associations, unions and delivery partners to advance safety outcomes and industry best practice.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging safety risks, industry developments and evidencebased practices to ensure TMR remains a high-performing safety organisation.
What we're looking for
You are a contemporary safety leader with demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership in complex, operational environments. You have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, strong professional credibility and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives, managers and external partners.
Your background may include work health and safety leadership, strategic planning, program or project management, governance, compliance or infrastructure-related operations. A tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety will be highly regarded.
Why join TMR?
At TMR, our vision is Connected communities in a sustainable, thriving and inclusive Queensland. We are committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for Queenslanders while fostering an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where our people can grow their careers and achieve work-life balance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diversity of thought, experience and perspective.
If you're ready to lead strategic safety initiatives that have a lasting impact on Queensland's infrastructure industry, we encourage you to apply.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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