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Senior Designer (Civil)
Central Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Rockhampton
Are you ready to take your engineering design career to the next level and play a key role in delivering one of Queensland’s most significant infrastructure projects? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic and rewarding role with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and help bring the Rockhampton Ring Road to life—transforming connectivity, improving safety, and supporting the region’s long-term growth.
As a Senior Designer (Civil), you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape them from concept through to delivery. Working in a highly skilled, multidisciplinary environment, you will be at the forefront of planning and designing major transport infrastructure that directly impacts communities across Central Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Creative Services/Design |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/693065/26 |
| Closing date | 06-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 29/01/2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Edward Ohl |
| Contact details | Ph: 0419 786 412 Access the National Relay Service |
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).
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.
Step into a career-defining opportunity as a Senior Designer (Civil) with Transport and Main Roads, contributing to the landmark Rockhampton Ring Road project. In this role, you'll lead the planning and design of major transport infrastructure, shaping the way communities connect across Central Queensland. Working within a skilled, multidisciplinary team, you will apply your expertise across all project phases — delivering innovative, high-quality outcomes that make a real difference to the region.
Join an organisation that values collaboration, inclusion and professional growth.
TMR offers a supportive environment where you can expand your technical capability, mentor others, and influence large-scale infrastructure delivery. With a strong focus on work-life balance, safety, and meaningful community impact, this is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering projects that will benefit Queensland for generations to come.
See the attached role description for more information.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/693065/26
Closing Date: Monday, 06 July 2026
Further information
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