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Principal Engineer (Civil)


Metropolitan Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Brisbane City

Looking for a change in 2025? Want to be part of a great team that plays a crucial role in improving multi-modal infrastructure and safety across Metropolitan Region’s transport network? If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you for this temporary role with our Planning team.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification PO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/650576/25
Closing date 07-Aug-2025
Job duration Until 18 September 2028 with possible extension
Contact person Kim Forsyth
Contact details Ph: (07) 3066 6754
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So, why join us?

Imagine being challenged daily, given clear paths for professional training and career development and having the ability to transfer to some of the most beautiful regions in Queensland.

You will be working for:
• An organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems.
• A department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community.
• An employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.
 What we can offer:
 - 4 weeks annual leave.
 - Additional leave options:
 - Reproductive Health Leave.
 - Personal leave.
 - Paid and unpaid Parental leave (including long spousal leave) conditions apply
• Generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%) including paid super when taking unpaid parental leave.
• A 36.25 hour working week with the ability to accrue flex-time.
• Flexible working hours and other flexible work strategies (including working from home) to support healthy work/life balance initiative.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• A four-year, Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Discipline) or equivalence which is assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/650576/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 07 August 2025

Further information

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