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Transport and Main Roads

Principal Advisor (Inspection Services)

Queensland, Australia

Location
Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Lead / staff
Function
Operations
Pay
A$139.9K – A$149.9K a year
Posted
3 days ago

About the role

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide on-site oversight and ensure that quality, measurement, and compliance standards are met during delivery activities.
  • Act as the primary liaison between field inspectors and project leadership, providing timely updates and practical advice to inform decision-making.
  • Mentor and support inspection staff, drawing on practical experience to build technical capability and consistency in surveillance practices.
  • Apply and promote best practice inspection techniques, including accurate measurement, defect identification, and documentation in accordance with TMR procedures.
  • Support the Regional Manager (Delivery) in implementing operational changes that align with business needs and evolving delivery approaches.
  • Develop and maintain field-level tools such as standard forms, checklists, and procedures to support consistent and effective inspection outcomes.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of TMR's surveillance function through input into guidelines, policies, and process refinements.
  • Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, engineers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to support safe and successful project outcomes.
  • Represent the inspection function in internal working groups, forums, and technical committees, contributing field-based insights to department-wide initiatives.
  • Participate in and support the Roadworks Inspector Occupation Group to further develop role clarity, standards, and career pathways for inspection personnel.

So, why join us?

You will be working for:

  • an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems
  • a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community
  • an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.

Transport and Main Roads adopts a variety of approaches when developing its people by using:

  • induction programs
  • training and development opportunities
  • management and leadership programs tailored to different levels of staff
  • paid tertiary study (subject to approval).

We can offer you other benefits such as:

  • a flexible 36.25-hour working week
  • work and life balance including flexible work arrangements
  • generous leave, including
  • 4 weeks annual leave
  • annual leave loading 2 weeks sick leave per year
  • long-service leave after 7 years
  • maternity and paternity leave
  • generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
  • salary sacrificing

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Source

Posted by Transport and Main Roads on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 03:39 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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