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Principal Engineer


Maritime Assets & Infrastructure; Maritime Safety Queensland; Customer Services Safety & Regulation; Brisbane

Are you enthusiastic and looking for your next opportunity for professional and personal growth in Engineering? If yes, we at Maritime Safety Queensland want to hear from you!

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Engineering & Surveying
Classification PO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/637520/25
Closing date 30-May-2025
Job duration
Contact person Kurt Sundholm
Contact details Ph: (07) 3066 4206
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The Maritime Safety Queensland Branch (MSQ), Marine Engineering Team is seeking a PO5 Principal Engineer (Civil) to join our dynamic, diverse and inclusive team. You will have the opportunity to lead, manage and contribute to the design and delivery of marine infrastructure for internal and external customers all throughout the State of Queensland.

So, why join us?
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that fosters career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and benefits such as:
• A flexible 36.25 hour working week.
• Work and life balance including flexible work arrangements.
• Generous superannuation (employer contribution of 12.75%) and salary sacrificing options.
• Annual Health & Wellbeing reimbursement.
• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS) (subject to approval).

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Project manage the delivery of a portfolio of marine infrastructure projects simultaneously from planning through to implementation, within agreed timeframes and budget, using project management principles, methodologies, TMR processes, and 3PCM Unifier.
• Autonomously undertake civil / structural engineering design of marine infrastructure in accordance with Australia Standards, departmental standards, design guidelines, policies, and legislative requirements, and mentor and provide support to the engineering team.
• Prepare estimates, tender documentation and specifications for the procurement of construction contractors using departmental documentation, 3PCM Unifier and evaluate tenders and award contracts.
• Undertake contract administration (filling the role of Administrator's Representative) of the construction contracts for marine infrastructure using Minor Infrastructure Contract - Construct Only (MIC-CO) General Conditions of Contract, or other Contract Conditions, manage the contracts within 3PCM Unifier, and undertake site inspections to verify quality of construction / fabrication works, observe witness / hold points and confirm actual progress of completed works which may include multiple overnight intrastate travel.
• Undertake 'Level 2' condition assessments of existing marine infrastructure and prepare reports and cost estimates for rectification works which may include multiple overnight intrastate travel.

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 with the Applicant Guide.

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.

Should you have any questions regarding this role please contact Kurt Sundholm on Ph:  (07) 3066 4206.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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