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
- Meaningful work that directly impacts Queensland communities
- Leadership and technical influence without losing hands-on design involvement
- Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
- A supportive, inclusive workplace that values capability development
- The lifestyle benefits of living and working in Rockhampton.
About us
Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is committed to creating connected communities across Queensland through safe, sustainable and innovative transport solutions. The Central Queensland Region delivers infrastructure across a vast and diverse area, from coastal corridors to outback highways, supporting local communities and regional economies.
The Technical Services team provides high-level design, technical governance and professional advice to ensure transport infrastructure projects meet legislative, safety and quality standards.
The role
As a Principal Designer (Civil), you will manage the operational aspects of the delivery of the planning and design projects as components of transport infrastructure projects. You will play a key leadership role in providing advice and direction about the interpretation, application and review of relevant planning and design policies, standards, and guidelines across the range of transport infrastructure planning and design activities undertaken in the District.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the operational delivery of transport planning and design projects
- Providing expert interpretation and application of design standards, policies and guidelines
- Reviewing and quality-assuring civil designs at key project milestones
- Direct mentoring of developing design staff and cadets
- Contributing to innovation and continuous improvement in design practices
- Building strong relationships across project planning, delivery and operational teams
About you
You are a technically accomplished civil design professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex problems and delivering high-quality outcomes. You bring strong judgement, attention to detail and the ability to influence project success through collaboration and expertise.
Mandatory requirements:
- A minimum three-year Sydney Accord-accredited engineering qualification (or recognised equivalent)
- Current Class C driver licence
- Ability to satisfy pre-employment checks, including criminal history screening
- Experience in transport infrastructure design and the use of design tools such as CAD and Civil Design Modelling software will be highly regarded.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/694082/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
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