Manager (Road Safety Research & Evaluation)
3 weeks ago
Manager (Road Safety Research & Evaluation) – Department of Transport and Main Roads
An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate and driven professional to lead impactful change in road safety. As Manager (Road Safety Research & Evaluation), you will play a pivotal role in creating a safer transport network for school communities and surrounding environments. This leadership position is ideal for someone who thrives on guiding teams, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and is deeply committed to improving road safety outcomes. You will oversee a strategic program of research and evaluation that informs complex investment decisions and policy development – ensuring our initiatives are evidence-based and effective.
The purpose of the Manager (Road Safety Research & Evaluation) is to lead and oversee a program of research and evaluation to inform complex road safety strategic and investment decisions; and to inform road safety policy development.
Responsibilities
- Develop, lead, manage, and conduct a strategic research and evaluation program to inform policy and program initiatives aimed to improve road safety outcomes.
- Lead the Queensland Road Safety - Research and Evaluation Advisory Group (REAG) and provide high level advice to senior executives to inform the strategic direction and investment decisions for road safety.
- Build and maintain strategic networks and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level and represent the department or government on high level committees and working groups.
- Develop business and operational plans to achieve the strategic research and evaluation program, manage implementation (incorporating budgets, financial management, human resources administration, payroll, correspondence and procurement), monitor progress and report on performance.
Qualifications
- Highly Desirable: A degree and/or postgraduate qualification with major studies in behavioural sciences or another related discipline.
- A record of significant achievement in leading teams to achieve strategic organisational goals, including leading research and evaluation programs, will be desirable.
- Mandatory: Due to access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
Benefits
- A 36.25 hour working week with the ability to accrue flex-time
- Flexible working options to balance work-life / home-life
- Training and development opportunities
- Generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
- Salary sacrificing options
For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide. Darren Mulholland, Director (Road and Rail Safety) can be contacted on Phone: (07) 3066 2958 should you have any questions regarding this role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/656317/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Government Administration
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