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Senior Engineer (Civil)
Central Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Rockhampton
Shape the future of Queensland's transport network in one of Australia's most diverse and rewarding regions. 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
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Engineering & Surveying |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/700100/26 |
| Closing date | 18-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Scott Vidler |
| Contact details | Phone: 0499 849 846 Access the National Relay Service |
You are a confident and collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You bring strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgement and a passion for delivering practical infrastructure solutions. Join Transport and Main Roads (TMR) as a Senior Engineer (Civil) and play a key role in planning and delivering major transport infrastructure projects across Central Queensland. Based in Rockhampton, you'll provide expert engineering advice, manage planning and design projects, influence land use planning outcomes, and help deliver projects that improve connectivity, safety and liveability for Queensland communities.
• Lead the planning and design of significant transport infrastructure projects.
• Influence the future development of Queensland's road network.
• Work across a geographically diverse region spanning coast, country and outback.
• Career development opportunities within one of Queensland's largest infrastructure organisations.
• Collaborate with industry professionals, local governments and key stakeholders.
• Competitive salary, superannuation and leave loading benefits.
Mandatory:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) recognised under the Washington Accord.
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
We're looking for an experienced Civil Engineer who can provide high-level technical advice, manage planning and design projects, influence transport outcomes and develop strong stakeholder relationships. You'll be passionate about delivering infrastructure solutions that meet the current and future needs of Queensland communities.
Please see the attached role description for further information about the role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/700100/26
Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026
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Further information
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