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Senior Engineer (Civil)

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Cairns QLD

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Job Details

Part-time | Contract
8 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Driver Licence
Assistive technologies

Full Job Description

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.

Key responsibilities include:
- Administering contracts and managing preconstruction, construction, and maintenance activities.
- Determining engineering requirements and designing safe, effective traffic devices in line with legislation and guidelines.
- Managing contract performance, design, and construction practices to ensure best practices and high-quality outcomes.
- Preparing financial and performance reports using TMR systems like 3PCM Unifier.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislative requirements for road infrastructure projects.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
- Leading and coordinating project teams, fostering collaboration, and driving successful outcomes.

Further information on the role can be found in the attached role description.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
- A four-year, Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalence which is assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks.
- Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is mandatory for appointment to the position.
- A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence
- Must be eligible to work in Australia.
- Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check and serious disciplinary action declaration will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
- Pre-employment check of serious discipline history for the recommended candidate(s) as a condition of employment.

What We Offer:
- Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
- Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
- Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
- Annual leave loading.
- Salary packaging arrangements.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous parental leave entitlements.
- Relocation assistance.

Diversity and Inclusion:
At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals and women.

If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies, or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information:
Applications for this role may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Far North District for up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/694518/26
Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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