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Senior Engineer (Civil)
North Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Townsville
An exciting temporary opportunity has become available for a PO4 Senior Engineer (Civil) to join Transport and Main Roads within the Northern district.
Achieve that work/life balance that everyone aspires to while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle with an abundance of spectacular and unique and world-famous tourist
attractions, including the beautiful Great Barrier Reef.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Engineering & Surveying |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/650125/25 |
| Closing date | 05-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | until 02/04/26 with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Bob Grabovickic |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4421 8981 Access the National Relay Service |
About us
North Queensland Region consists of Far North, North West and Northern districts with offices in Cairns, Cloncurry and Townsville the region extends from the tip of Australia (including islands), west to Camooweal (Northern Territory border) and as far south as Home Hill.
The region has a population of over 546,000 people and incorporates 35 local governments and is supported by agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining and retail.
The region manages 1,756kms National Highways, 6,335km State controlled roads and has 35,483km local government roads. The North Queensland area covers 589,240km2 (38.2% of Queensland State).
Benefits (including, but not limited to)
• Annual Registered Professional Engineers Queensland (RPEQ) compensation payment of $8,200
• Annual reimbursement of professional fees
• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
The Role
In the role of the Senior Engineer (Civil) you will project manage the delivery of road infrastructure projects, provide technical expertise and support to the design, planning, construction, and maintenance processes. In doing this you will ensure effective coordination of key operational activities and resources associated with project management.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
•Perform duties as the administrator for the delivery of nominated contracts.
•Undertake reviews of the contract documents, analyse offers, manage and program preconstruction, construction, and maintenance activities.
•Determine the engineering requirements, including materials, critical components,
and systems, involved in supporting project management and delivery.
•Evaluate and design safe and effective traffic devices for the Region in accordance with legislative requirements and departmental guidelines.
•Manage and co-ordinate contract performance, design, construction and maintenance practices by ensuring that efficient procedures are implemented, and best practice is achieved. Responsible for the management and performance of the various contracts such as TIC-CO, Design consultants, independent advisors and PUPs and so on; Monthly high quality financial and performance reporting by using TMR reporting system such as, 3PCM unifier and other reporting systems, as required.
•Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines, and legislative requirements necessary for the planning, design and construction of road infrastructure projects.
•Manage and maintain effective liaison and communication with all levels of internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to transport infrastructure delivery activities.
•In managing projects, you will have the responsibility to plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff that would include encouraging teamwork and fostering a positive attitude toward the achievement of
outcomes.
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.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is mandatory for appointment to the position.
• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will required to be completed.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
Apply online through the Smart Jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au or if you want further information on the position contact Bob Grabovickic on (07) 4421 8981
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/650125/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 5 August 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
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