In this role you will:

• Support the Engineering and Project Services team in planning, coordinating and managing critical infrastructure programs and projects throughout Queensland in accordance with required program, cost, quality and service standards.
• Provide engineering advice and project services support to Local Government Division, councils and other stakeholders, including:
• Advise on infrastructure delivery solutions, including in relation to local government infrastructure proposals
• Oversee the delivery of critical infrastructure projects (including, water, wastewater and solid waste projects)
• Administer infrastructure project grants to local governments.
• Provide local government infrastructure, engineering and project management advice to senior leaders within the department
• Manage the delivery of projects in accordance with timeframe, cost, quality and service requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative in relation to water and wastewater assets, programs and projects.
• Build relationships across Local Government Division to deliver shared objectives of the Division and promote a “one LGD” environment.
• Support effective liaison and communication with local and indigenous community stakeholders by the engineering and project service team on engineering projects and programs.
• Prepare written material including briefing notes, outgoing correspondence and reports, ensuring content is prepared to a high standard and in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Contribute to the engineering team to plan and coordinate work activities which includes fostering a positive attitude toward the achievement of project and Departmental objectives.
• Other duties as directed and required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/654343/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025