Want to know more about working for Transport and Main Roads?
Under our Reconciliation Action Plan 2010–12 (RAP) we will increase the participation rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed to at least 2.6 per cent by 2013, in line with government targets.
When addressing the media about our RAP commitments in December 2010 the Minister for Main Roads, Mr Craig Wallace said “If you’ve got a job, you’re ahead the game. It’s as simple as that. Our plan is all about creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,”
At Transport and Main Roads, we have a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategies that contribute to achieving our vision of 'Connecting Queensland' and you will be working for:
- an organisation that connects the state of Queensland through integrated transport systems
- a department with a demonstrated commitment to reconciliation and that contributes consistently to the well-being of the larger community
- an employer that highly values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.
Transport and Main Roads understands the challenges of attracting and retaining its people and through its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2010–12 has increased its number of identified apprenticeships, cadetships, traineeships, scholarships and graduate positions for Indigenous people. We adopt a variety of approaches when developing our people, at department and division level, by using:
- induction and mentoring programs
- training and development opportunities
- management and leadership programs specifically tailored to different levels of staff
- paid tertiary study (subject to approval).
We can offer you other benefits such as:
- flexible 36.25-hour working week
- work/life balance including flexible work arrangements
- generous leave provisions, including
- four weeks annual leave
- annual leave loading
- two weeks sick leave per year
- long-service leave after seven years
- personal leave
- cultural leave
- maternity and paternity leave
- generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
- salary sacrificing arrangements.
Visit our Employment and Careers section for more details and information about what employment opportunities are now available.
