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Department of Main Roads

Department of Main Roads

Improving Queensland's prosperity, quality of life and safety by planning, providing, managing and operating an efficient road network, as part of an integrated transport system.

Who We Are:

Department of Main Roads is investing $16.2 billion over the next five years on road and transport infrastructure that will connect our future, while simultaneously managing the State’s largest asset – some 34,000 km of road network valued at over $35 billion.

Imagine working for a department that manages the state's largest physical built asset - the Queensland state-controlled road network. You'll be contributing to the liveability of Queensland communities.

Rise to the challenge, fulfil your passion and stand proud knowing you are making a difference.

No matter where you choose to live you’ll find it easy to settle in to Queensland and enjoy the lifestyle. Visit one of the world's most liveable cities. Sample the richness and beauty of the Australian outback. Marvel at the night sky and the twinkling stars. Relax on the most stunning coastline and take a dip in its emerald waters.

It’s easy to have a great career and a great way of life with Main Roads.

Main Roads is excited about the future and meeting the challenges they will bring. We look forward to continuing to work with our stakeholders to achieve our vision of “Main Roads — Connecting Queensland”.

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Employment Opportunities

Ongoing Employment Opportunities

- Our technical opportunities include but are not limited to engineers (civil, structural, electrical and environmental), project managers, designers (civil), construction technicians, surveyors and town planners.

Work for Main Roads and you’ll find yourself in the driver’s seat. You’re no longer the sub-contractor. You’re the boss!

- Our corporate opportunities include but are not limited to roles in marketing, public relations and communication, projects, property, finance, information technology, research, policy, human resources, industrial relations and workplace health and safety.

Behind every good Main Roads employee is a corporate professional making it possible for these experts to get their job done.

- Our trades and construction roles include but are not limited to electricians, fitters, road and construction workers and project supervisors.

There is no better time to apply for a role with Main Roads – some of the largest infrastructure projects in Queensland’s history are on the go right now.

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