
Employment
Employment
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is a diverse organisation committed to developing and managing the land, air and sea transport environment in Queensland. The Department makes it safe, easy, environmentally-friendly and more cost effective to move people and goods across town, intrastate, interstate and overseas. This is why the Department proudly recognises the value and dedication of our more than 5000 strong team of staff from a number of divisions and agencies across Queensland.
To ensure that the Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers on its commitment to 'Moving Queensland forward', we need enthusiastic, capable and committed employees. Employment with the Department can provide a worthwhile career that will challenge you professionally and reward you personally.
From offices in and around the south east corner to a network of offices located in centres around the state we offer a range of roles in professional, technical, operational and administrative fields.
The benefits for working with the Department of Transport and Main Roads are numerous. The Department looks for enthusiastic people in the following areas:
- Administrative support
- Behavioural science
- Civil and mechancial engineering
- Communication and marketing specialists
- Customer service officers
- Driving examiners
- Finance
- Human resources
- Hydographic surveying
- Information and advisory services
- Legal services
- Marine officers
- Maritime safety and operations
- Policy
- Project management
- School crossing supervisors
- Senior executive service positions
- Transport planners
Vacancies are advertised as they arise.
There are many ways to join the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Some of the exciting options for entry include our:
Looking for a senior leadership challenge?
The Department of Transport and Main Roads senior executive officers play a key role in shaping and delivering on transport priorities in Queensland. We are looking for outstanding leaders who:
- display personal integrity and commitment to personal development
- have a record of leading teams to quality outcomes
- have proven experience in strategic thinking and planning
- have excellent communication and negotiation skills
- focus on collaborating with others to achieve departmental and government priorities.
Senior executive vacancies are advertised as they arise.
Last updated 08 July 2009

