Job Description

Looking for a career that combines leadership, technical expertise and the incredible lifestyle of Tropical North Queensland? Join Road Tek as a Lead Inspector (Structures) based in Cairns and play a vital role in maintaining and protecting some of Queensland's most important transport infrastructure.
If you're passionate about structural asset management, innovation, and leading high-performing teams, this role offers rewarding challenges, career growth and the chance to make a lasting impact on Queensland's transport network. From iconic bridges and major culverts to pedestrian walkways and large traffic management structures, you'll lead a specialist team delivering critical inspections that keep communities connected and safe.
This is a unique opportunity to work across diverse and breathtaking landscapes—from the Wet Tropics and coastal regions to remote and regional communities—while mentoring the next generation of industry professionals. Road Tek 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.

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Some of your responsibilities will include;

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- Lead and supervise a team of Inspectors (Structures), ensuring high standards of safety, quality assurance, environmental management and inspection data integrity.

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- Plan and coordinate structural inspection programs, resources and contractors,



while supporting project planning, scheduling and tender estimation activities.

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- Undertake and review inspections of bridges, culverts and other transport structures, ensuring compliance with TMR standards, governance requirements and contractual obligations.

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- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and professional development to build capability, support accreditation and enhance workforce performance.

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- Drive innovation and stakeholder engagement by promoting new technologies, delivering technical advice, improving inspection practices and supporting informed asset management decisions.

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Requirements Of The Role

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- Provide strong leadership and strategic direction, setting priorities, supporting informed decision-making and fostering a protected, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

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- Apply sound governance and project management practices, effectively managing resources, risks and project delivery to achieve organisational and operational outcomes.

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- Demonstrate expertise in safety, risk management and compliance, guiding others to implement legislative requirements, policies and best-practice standards.

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Mandatory Qualifications And Conditions

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- The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical as part of our selection process for this role.

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- 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.

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- 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.

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- Significant previous experience in either structures inspections, maintenance or construction.

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- Either holds or has the ability to attain, full accreditation in Level 2 TMR SIAT within 6 months of commencement. Categories are, Concrete, Timber, Steel, Large Traffic Management Signs (LTMS).

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- Highly developed mentoring / leadership experience.

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- Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent.

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- A reasonable amount of travel within the State will be required.

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- Possession of a White Card (Construction Induction).

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- Demonstrated competence in using a variety of software applications and complex technologies.

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Join us in Cairns and help shape the future of infrastructure across one of Australia's most spectacular regions.

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Applications will remain current for 12 months.

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Occupational group Construction & Architecture

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📌 Lead Inspector (Structures) (Cairns)
🏢 Department of Transport and Main Roads
📍 Cairns