Road Maintenance Inspector

About the role
This 12-month fixed-term role is a hands-on, field-based opportunity responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of maintenance works across our Queensland road network.
Based out of our Clarence Road office, you will spend the majority of your time on-site, acting as a key link between Transurban and our core maintenance contractor. As such, it requires a self-starter who can work autonomously and has the willingness and flexibility to support our 24/7 network operations, which includes regular attendance at night maintenance closures. This is a crucial role for maintaining the quality and safety of our assets and requires someone with a proactive, collaborative approach to managing contractor performance.
Day-to-day, you will:
Conduct regular on-site inspections across the road network to identify, assess, and report on asset conditions and maintenance defects.
Manage the end-to-end work order process in our asset management system (Maximo), from raising work orders to ensuring works are completed to the required safety and quality standards.
Develop a strong, collaborative partnership with our core maintenance contractor, working with them to find the best solutions and ensure high-quality outcomes.
Provide quality assurance on maintenance activities by conducting on-site safety checks, reviewing job plans, and verifying compliance with Transurban's standards.
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:
Must have a strong background (e.g., 5+ years) in a hands-on civil, roads, or utilities environment, bringing a strong practical understanding of road construction and maintenance activities, particularly asphalt works, line marking, and civil repairs.
A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset. You excel at building relationships and prefer to work with partners to solve problems, rather than simply pointing out faults.
The ability to work autonomously. You are a self-starter who can plan your own week, manage your time effectively between field and office tasks, and think on your feet.
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to assess the scope of required works and understand the commercial implications of service agreements.
Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., Maximo, or similar) and the principles of work order management.
If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
About Transurban
At Transurban, we show up with an open mind and a focus on what matters. Here, your work shapes real-world outcomes.
Every day, we step into our customers’ shoes to understand what creates the most value for them on and off the road.
Through smart technology and continuous innovation, we’re redefining how roads and infrastructure connect communities, and make our cities safer, easier, and more efficient.
With us, you’ll learn, grow, and broaden your skills through purposeful work. And together we are guided by our purpose to “Be the link between people, places and progress”.
With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
A range of flexible working options
16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, available for the duration of the contract, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
Social activities and groups
We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Ready to take on your next challenge? Apply today!
Job Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Closing Date:
10-Nov-2026 0:00
Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location:
Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane QLD