ABOUT THE ROLE:
Some of your responsibilities as Senior Engineer (Road Operations) will include:
• Provision of expert strategic and technical advice on ITS&E assets and ITS design suitability and options.
• Provide traffic engineering advice and support services (including traffic modelling and review of traffic analysis) to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the proper working health of all ITS&E assets and systems, and the operational management and configuration of the traffic signal network.
• Project manage and/or contract manage the delivery of ITS&E infrastructure within time, quality, cost and stakeholder expectations, whilst ensuring traffic engineering and design suitability are in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Prepare professional and technical advice, correspondence, submissions and plans relating to major projects and improving the efficient operation of the transport
network.
• Mentor and supervise the work of non-RPEQ team members and coordinate resource allocation to encourage effective teamwork and foster a positive attitude toward the achievement of organisational objectives.

ABOUT YOU:
Our ideal candidate will have:
• Specialist knowledge of traffic signal and ITS design, installation, asset management, project delivery and contract management.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to foster continuous improvement in the efficiency of systems and technologies to enhance decision making to manage risk.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills coupled with the ability to articulate complex problems, develop ideas and innovative solutions to a variety of audiences and to gain commitment from key stakeholders to support ideas or take action.
• The ability to proactively build long-term working relationships with partners inside and outside the department.
• The capability to inspire and sustain team cohesion, engagement and performance by focusing the teams on specific and measurable short- and long-term goals.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
• A four-year, Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering degree in electrical or civil/traffic or equivalent which is assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks (for engineering roles).
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
• Current C class driver's license.
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Travel within Queensland may be a requirement of the role.

WHY JOIN US:
We are committed to providing great jobs with training and career progression and the ability to work on interesting and innovative projects. Some of the benefits we offer are:
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working. We recognise that flexible work is important for a wide range of reasons, including wellbeing, balancing aspects of personal life, special interests, volunteering, and caring responsibilities.
• Professional growth and development including mentoring, coaching, formal training, job shadowing, networking, and access to a variety of tools to conduct individual research.
• We encourage recognition of our teams and employees that contribute to our success and celebrate achievements through whole-of department, industry and public sector awards. You may even get the chance to work on an award-winning project or initiative.
• 12.75% superannuation, salary sacrificing, and yearly increments within a band.
• RPEQ Compensation - Registered Professional engineers may be eligible for a yearly payment of $8,200.

This position is available at Townsville or Cairns, please advise your preference with your application.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/652967/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025