Are you interested in a career change or a professional development opportunity that lands you in the Central Queensland Region?

This beautiful slice of Queensland offers a relaxed lifestyle but an abundance of spectacular and unique tourist attractions. Imagine swimming, snorkelling, or fishing in the Great Barrier Reef or relaxing on magnificent beaches all along its coast. You can enjoy rainforests, national parks, and beautiful hidden gems/ hidden water holes to camp at or explore [right in your backyard]. Central Queensland’s bustling towns give you the opportunity to be immersed into incredible communities and involved in many rewarding activities.

Job details

About us
With branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) Central
Queensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network. This role will contribute to the
development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).

The CQ Region covers an area of about 604,824km2, approximately 34.9% of Queensland. Its landscape ranges from beautiful coastal areas adjoining the Great
Barrier Reef and rainforests to the rugged outback with breathtaking rock formations. The region has an estimated residential population of 422,141 people.

Benefits
• Annual reimbursement of professional fees
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Locality allowance
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
• Relocation assistance

In the role of Principal Designer (Civil) you will manage the operational aspects of the delivery of the planning and design projects as components of transport
infrastructure projects. You will play a key leadership role in providing advice and direction about the interpretation, application and review of relevant planning and
design policies, standards, and guidelines across the range of transport infrastructure planning and design activities undertaken in the District.

Accountabilities include:
• Manage the delivery of a program of planning and design projects through the implementation of best practice to achieve value for money outcomes for transport
infrastructure projects.
• Supervise and coordinate resource allocation to component projects and services which support the transport infrastructure functional areas in the region to encourage teamwork and staff development.
• Provide leadership, conceptual thinking and resolution of complex problems to various stakeholders for successful completion of transport infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that planning and design principles are implemented in accordance with the relevant policies, standards, guidelines and legislation, and that quality
management is consistent with the required standards.
• When managing component projects, you will provide support and advice on the planning and design processes aligned with the relevant phases of corridor planning, program development, program delivery, and program finalisation.
• Develop effective relations with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address needs, expectations and issues that may affect the successful delivery of
projects.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/650579/25 
Closing Date: Thursday, 7 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

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  650579 25 - Role Description (Word, 575KB)