Join the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program and be part of an exciting infrastructure safety improvement initiative for the Bruce Highway. We’re building a continuous applicant pool to support this vital program. While applications are welcome at any time, the first round of recruitment will close on 1 October 2025.

Job details

The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed $9 billion - an 80:20 funding arrangement - for the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP), marking the largest single investment in the highway to date. This initiative aims to reduce crash severity and frequency, particularly between Gympie and Cairns, through measures such as wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, intersection upgrades, rest areas, pavement strengthening, overtaking lanes, and upgrades to narrow structures, with completion targeted by 2030. It builds on over $6 billion in planned investment under the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2024-25 to 2027-28. Project prioritisation will be guided by the Bruce Highway Advisory Council and both levels of government, with a corridor-wide fatigue management strategy informing rest area and stopping place upgrades.

Benefits
- Annual Registered Professional Engineers Queensland (RPEQ) compensation payment of $8,200 Annual reimbursement of professional fees
- Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
- Mackay/Townsville/Cairns: 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
- Gympie/Bundaberg/Rockhampton: 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.

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.
- Lead a team of engineers and technical staff with the delivery of Road Maintenance Performance Contracts for a specific local government area. Assist in the resolution of customer concerns, through the Customer Feedback Register (CFR) database and corridor management issues which impact on the network.
- 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. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658846CAP/25
Closing Date: Ongoing

Further information

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

There are multiple positions in various locations.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (PDF, 204KB)
  
  
  658846CAP 25 - Role Description (Word, 574KB)