Unlock Your Potential: The Department of Transport & Main Roads has 2 permanent Civil Engineer roles available based in Cairns, Far North District.

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Job details

About Us:
TMR actively works with our engineers to identify areas for development and offers rotation throughout the department to enable staff a variety of work and experience. This includes rotation within the Delivery, Assets and Maintenance, Project Planning and Preconstruction business areas.

Your role:
In the role of Engineer (Civil) with supervision and guidance from senior engineering staff, you will project manage the delivery of road infrastructure planning projects through the administration of contracts and provision of technical expertise to the concept design, options development and business case processes. In doing this you will ensure effective coordination of key operational activities and resources associated with project management and process development.

The position may involve participating in job rotations across the district. This facilitates the development of the employee's skills and experience while supporting the district's business needs to deliver the QTRIP.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide support and advice on the planning and design processes, to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice are achieved.
• Manage under supervision, projects or elements of projects and provide monthly financial forecasting and:
 o Undertake tendering and estimating activities to support the effective development and delivery of road infrastructure projects.
 o Assist in determining the engineering requirements, including materials, critical components and systems, involved in supporting project management and delivery.
 o Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary for the planning and design of road infrastructure projects.
 o Ensure all quality management procedures are adhered to in order to facilitate the delivery of projects to a high and consistent standard for both Transport and Main Roads and clients.
 o Manage and maintain effective liaison and communication with all levels of internal and external stakeholders, on matters relating to transport infrastructure delivery activities.

Qualifications:
• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalence recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Current holder of a Class C driver licence.

Benefits:
• Generous employer superannuation contribution - up to 12.75%.
• Five weeks annual recreation leave plus leave loading.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible work options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Salary packaging arrangements.
• Health and well-being incentives.
• Assistance with relocation expenses.

At Transport and Main Roads, we celebrate diversity in creating a workplace culture that is built on respect, dignity, and fairness, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experience. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for our roles.

Applications for this role may be used to appoint to similar vacancies within Far North District for a specified period up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.

For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please refer to the role description.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/694505/26

Closing Date: Friday, 17 July 2026

Further information

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

There are two permanent PO3 opportunities available.

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)
  
  
  694505 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 576KB)