About us

Established in 1945, GBA Consulting Engineers are an engineering consultancy that provides services including Engineering, Survey, Building Consultancy, Cultural Heritage & Environmental, Design and Project Management across central and western Queensland.

We strive to improve the lives or people in regional and remote communities. We offer challenging, social and balanced career opportunities to staff across our office locations in Rockhampton, Emerald, Toowoomba and Barcaldine.

Our client’s and communities’ needs are at the core of everything we do – this is where we live. This is why we work. We are proud of our workplace culture, and we reward and recognise our people who best represent our company values of community, accountability, respect, excellence and sustainability.

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for committed minds who want to 'Engineer the Outback'. To be considered for our program, you will need-

• A real interest in the work we do and the desire to work in remote parts of Queensland.
• Genuine passion to work in the civil engineering industry and help create a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
• Thirst for adventure, mobility, flexibility and the desire to work on projects locally and regionally.
• Commitment to building the infrastructure the Queensland outback needs to continue grow and develop a strong sustainable future.
• A four-year Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree – or equivalent which is assessed and accepted by Engineers Australia.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Strong Communication Skills
• No prior full-time work experience required, although internship and undergraduate experience is highly desirable.
• Full completion of undergraduate-level study within the last 3 years (2022 – 2025)

What you’ll get in return

At GBA, you are empowered to create a career that will take you where you want to go. You will collaborate with a talented and friendly team to make a significant impact in coordinating essential infrastructure services across the communities we serve.

We are a Queensland company that truly values its people and provides a broad range of benefits, which include:

• An attractive remuneration package of $80,000 - $110,000 + GBA Incentives
• 12.5% Super.
• Social activities
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Salary Sacrificing & Employee Benefits Discounts
• Continued Professional Development (Higher Education, Training & Memberships)
• Annual Leave loading
• Continuous Service Leave
• Opportunity to jump into a lifestyle of adventure, full of varied life and work experiences.
• Access to the outback: diverse landscapes, community and characters

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. We embrace and strive for a workforce that is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and to provide a workplace where people feel included, valued and supported.