Looking for a change of pace but still want the opportunity for professional and personal growth? TMR has a vacancy for a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead our Delivery/Construction team based in Bundaberg.

Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in one of Queensland's major regional centres. Located at the southern edge of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg has one of the most temperate subtropical climates in the world, along with a strong base of social infrastructure such as community services, schools, and sporting clubs.

Enjoy this relaxed and inviting lifestyle while still benefiting from the professional development opportunities that come from an engineering career with Transport & Main Roads.

Job details

About us
Program Delivery & Operations (PDO) is responsible for planning and delivering value-for-money transport infrastructure programs and projects; ensuring the safe management of TMR assets; and operating the state's road network. PDO is a branch of the Infrastructure Management and Delivery Division (IMD) which delivers, maintains, manages and operates transport infrastructure across Queensland.

Key responsibilities
The purpose of the Principal Engineer is to manage the operational aspects of road infrastructure project delivery and to provide leadership and technical expertise to project managers on design, construction and maintenance projects and the operation of road networks.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Manage the operational aspects of construction project delivery to ensure the effective and efficient use of systems and processes involved with all phases of project management.
• Provide expertise in evaluating engineering and design options, material usage, resource allocation, and construction practices, advising on their suitability within projects. Ensure project success through optimal resource utilisation, adherence to best practices and value for money.
• Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines, and legislative requirements necessary to support responsible decisions and actions for the design and construction of road infrastructure projects.
• Manage and co-ordinate contract performance and construction practices by ensuring that efficient procedures are implemented, and best practice is achieved.
• Supervise and coordinate resource allocation, encourage effective teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion, and foster a positive attitude toward the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Maintain networks and alliances with stakeholders, manage expectations and issues, and identify possible political and high risk matters to ensure they are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute to the training and development needs of the team, ensuring they have the necessary skills and experience to ensure effective unit operation.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• A four-year, Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalence which is assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks. If your qualification is from an overseas institution, the Australian assessment of qualification equivalence must also be provided.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is mandatory for appointment to the position. Applications will also be considered if evidence is provided that an assessment for RPEQ has commenced.
• Current Class C driver's license.
• Criminal history screening will be conducted for the recommended person for this role.

Please see role description for full details

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/648462/25
Closing Date: Monday, 28 July 2025

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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Role Description applicant-guide (PDF, 306KB)
  
  
  648462 25 - Role Description (Word, 576KB)